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
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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