Travel Gear Checklist 

Here is some additional information I found about visiting Egypt:

Official Papers

• Valid passport
• Airline tickets

Luggage

• Medium-size duffel bag or soft sided suitcase
• Daypack (approx. 2000 cu. in.) to carry your camera, water bottles, lunch and extra clothing
• Luggage tags and luggage locks
• Passport pouch or money belt

City Clothing

• Bring a few lightweight, easily washable items for travel and daily wear

Clothing

• Hiking pants, synthetic, quick-drying
• Hiking shorts, synthetic, quick-drying
• Long-sleeve shirts
• T-shirts
• Hiking socks
• Liner socks
• Casual socks
• Underwear
• Swimsuit

Clothing Accessories

• Sun hat
• Bandana

Footwear

• Comfortable shoes with rubber soles
• Extra pair should one get dusty or dirty

Outerwear

• Rain jacket, waterproof and breathable
• Rain pants, waterproof and breathable
• Lightweight jacket or sweater

Travel Accessories

• Canteen or water bottle (though bottled water is provided on all elements of transportation)
• Lightweight flashlight (and spare batteries) for illuminating the inside of the tombs.
• Sunglasses and retainer strap
• Sunblock and lip balm
• Toiletry kit
• Personal first aid kit
• Hand sanitizer gel
• Insect repellent
• Several Ziploc plastic bags
• Pocket tissues and moist towellettes

Optional Accessories

• Watch with alarm or travel clock
• Electrical adapter plug / converter
• Camera, film and spare batteries
• Spare contact lenses or glasses
• Reading and writing materials
• Travel pillow
• Ear plugs
• Umbrella

Things to Consider

• Please remember to always pack essential items such as your passport, money, eyewear, a change of clothing and medications in your carry-on baggage, in case your luggage is delayed.
• Please remember that Egypt and Jordan are predominantly Moslem countries, with conservative standards of dress. These apply particularly to women: except on board the cruise ship and by swimming pools, it's best not to wear bare-backed dresses or short skirts.

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