FAQ

There are many reasons to book your trip through BANANA EXCURSIONS. We are unique in the fact that we will customise your holiday to meet your needs. Having vast experience of the various Nile cruises available, single, couples and groups catered for, all tailored to suit your needs in Luxor, Aswan, Cairo and the Red Sea Riviera. Each member of our team are experienced, qualified and knowledgeable in their field, providing you with accurate information on Egypt’s magnificent history and achievements that have captured the imagination of the world ever since.

Yes, BANANA EXCURSIONS does provide a discount for private trips booked with small groups. For groups of ten or more people, there will be a discount dependent upon the nature and length of the trip.

is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to receive your booking inquiries via email, telephone, or live online chat. You can also submit a booking request form describing the trip you want to take, its length, and any other details you can provide and you will receive a reply promptly with a proposal from our representatives. -Our phone number, email, and a link to our chat service can be found at the bottom of our homepage.

Egypt generally has a very low crime rate. Travelers will be safe in Egypt if they take sensible precautions that would apply to any tourist destination around the world.

There are many touristic areas in Egypt where special concerns are not necessary; however, in less touristic places, relatively modest dress is recommended. Women should avoid very tight clothing, dressing with relative modesty is a way of respecting the local culture.

Most of the monuments, historical sites, and museums in Egypt open from 9 AM until 5 PM. Open-air historical sites, like Temples and the Pyramids of Giza for example, are open from 7 AM until sunset. Some museums have morning opening hours, from 9 AM to 4 PM, and evening opening hours, from 5 PM to 9 or 10 PM. Luxor Temple and Kom Ombo Temple opens until 21:00. During Ramadan, the holy month of the Islamic calendar, be aware that these hours will change significantly.

Generally speaking, tourists face few unique health problems in Egypt, but occasionally travelers experience some gastric disturbance resulting from drinking tap water or eating from a local restaurant not recommended by their tour guides or the receptionist in hotel. Some travelers might suffer sunburn or heatstroke from the heat and sun during the summer if they are not careful; however, taking the proper precautions and drinking bottled water can eliminate any health risks.

The official currency of Egypt is the Egyptian pound, or “Geneh” in Arabic, and commonly abbreviated as LE. One Egyptian pound is 100 piastres, or “irsh” in Arabic. There are banknotes of 1, 5, 10, 20, 50, 100, and 200 LE. And there are coins of 25 piastres, 50 piastres, and 1 pound. It can sometimes be difficult to find coins in Egypt. Tourists can use it only for public bathroom services.

There are a large number of banks and exchange offices that can change cash in Egypt. Moreover, many touristic shops, restaurants, and bars will actually accept dollars or Euros at rates that are relatively close to the official ones. Makes sure you know the current exchange rate of dollars or Euros to Egyptian pounds.

Credit cards are widely used in Egypt in hotels, many shops, restaurants, and cafes. The most common types of credit cards used in Egypt are Visa and Master Card.