How Much Does It Cost To Travel In Egypt?

[@karlwatsondocs]

Hope this video is useful guys! Going to start making these for all of my trips, including all the past ones. If there's anything info missing that you think would be useful, then please let me know :)

[@AmaiyaNichole]

Great work! Keep up the good content:)

[@favouritethings6]

Great work! Keep up the good content:)

[@RDB_9150]

Would really like to have more information about the Central America trip (price/safety/...)

[@karlwatsondocs]

Yep I’ll do budget video for it. And spoiler alert: it was safe 😉

[@Richard8Jones]

What exchange rate was you using for dollars ?

[@billyruben6540]

Can we just take a moment to recognize the production value of this video? A video with this type of content would usually be an afterthought for most KZbinrs. Not Karl Fu*kin Watson. Karl gives us music and fancy graphics. Thanks for the content, man. It's a really big help. Cheers from Flint, MI, USA; the crime capital of the US!

[@karlwatsondocs]

Haha thanks very much man, really appreciate it! Have they sorted out the water yet in Flint or they still f**king you over?

[@billyruben6540]

@@karlwatsondocs They are claiming it's fixed, but many people are still having issues and residual health effects. The scary thing is this is going to be a rising issue all over the country. Old pipes and corrupt governments aren't a great mix. But, ya know, everyone is too worried about building walls to keep Mexicans out and gender pronouns to give a shit about things that actually matter.

[@karlwatsondocs]

Yeah it's f**king terrible, people responsible should be locked up for life.

[@billyruben6540]

@@karlwatsondocs As of a month ago, the former Governor was still being investigated. His cell phone and hard drives were seized. I'm hoping someone is held responsible. In a completely unrelated note, I just booked my plane ticket for Egypt. Early 2020. FUCK YES!

[@jfulton1795]

Billy that's crazy...3 yrs later I'm watching this video and reading your comment living in Lapeer, MI. Been dreaming of seeing Egypt since I was a child. How'd your trip turn out?

[@davidlp6510]

WOW your organization is astonishing!! I wish everyone would post their travel expenses at work as you did.

[@karlwatsondocs]

Ha! 😊

[@melaniatolan8084]

This great breakdown of cost. Egypt seems more affordable than I thought.

[@karlwatsondocs]

Thanks

[@z.1475]

I’m Egyptian myself, and I can say well done for not getting scammed, some things you got slightly scammed on but you got very good prices

[@karlwatsondocs]

Cheers 👍

[@princesskerryanngleed4551]

Hi i am 48 and going to backpack around Egypt in 2020 next year thank you your info information been useful to me thanks again Kerry

[@karlwatsondocs]

Glad it was useful 😊

[@egyptcain4491]

I love this Chanel u helped me a lot with going to Egypt ❤️❤️❤️

[@mennamostafa]

I'm from Egypt ❤️ Welcome to Egypt 😊🌞❤️

[@elizabeth-jk5vo]

Incredible, have now been binge watching your videos, I thank you so much for your hard word in making these, they are a great source of enjoyment, information, education and enjoyment. Seeing the world through you and making it for us a probable reality that seeing these places can be done Thank you

[@Brian_Collins]

Dahab hostel is an absolute vibe, if anyone is reading this stay there it is one of my favorite hostels I have stayed in my life!

[@Brian_Collins]

Great video mate! I'm making notes for my next trip there!

[@bebsllance2455]

Very good itemized expenses. I have subscribed.

[@braydenandcaitlin]

Wow thanks so much Karl, this video is sooo helpful! We are traveling to Egypt for our honeymoon in January. We recently found your channel and have been binge watching it, absolutely love your stuff! Love from Australia 💕

[@karlwatsondocs]

Thanks very much guys 😊

[@lucanturner4139]

Hi im wanting to go to egypt next year as well and was wondering how much did your trip cost mines going to be around 17000 and im just lost at the price it includes a tour for 13 days??? Is it better to just buy the plane tickets and take cash to egypt to transfer into their currency and do activities in their currency? Need help

[@lucanturner4139]

Im also in Australia 🤗

[@fauziakhamis1289]

@@lucanturner4139 hi

[@saphirevierge2031]

Thanks Great Vid, I m going to Egypt in 2 weeks for 15 days this is really helpful. Xoxo Brenda from 🇵🇷

[@john-martin]

Your trips are top notch, I like how you dont just travel to tourist spots. Please more Solo back packing, best travel vids ive found.

[@karlwatsondocs]

Cheers 👍

[@irazurosarioavila5513]

Thank you 😊 for sharing. It helps me to plan a trip to. Egypt

[@Muse0WI]

I'm only half way through, and I never comment on any of these videos. But I gotta give you props brutha! Nailed it! Best video like this I've ever seen. Hands down.

[@karlwatsondocs]

Thanks very much 😊👍

[@daytoday8513]

Thank you for sharing! So helpful!

[@hindal-kaissi2100]

I spent 1000$ that's with my flight included for 19days

[@georgemokbel5844]

In Egypt?!

[@javierarreaga5491]

Wow 1000 for 19 days is nice I’m planning to go there by the end of this year

[@prinzo.worldwide]

Yeh prices can vary, did you have bread and peanut butter everyday?

[@arvi954]

Javier Arreaga I travel to Dubai for 1000$ for 2weeks I travel from London to Sofia to abudhabi with Wizz air for 250$ rutern flight / then I take bus from Abu Dhabi to Dubai downtown 15$ / I stay there in a hotel near downtown it’s could holiday inn I paid for 2week 350$ then the transportation was cheap the day metro and bus pass was for 5$ and the internet was for 40$ /

[@pedromena1993]

Im trying to book for 20 days is only 1200 🥰

[@ThePrasadFamily]

Great video bro 😎 as a traveler I give you A plus

[@asch5089]

thanks for the clip… 👍 short nd lots of informations.

[@CalabazaGamer]

This is simply incredible. Thank you very much

[@thisisbeasuarez9123]

Awesome. Super detailed

[@dissidentfairy4264]

You just saved me a lot of money! Instead of going to Egypt I watched your show. lol It was great.

[@Heworldwide]

Bro, loved the video... in the midst of covid (cautiously) im taking a trip out to Egypt in January and you definitely blessed me with some good insight

[@LucifersDeathSquad]

Did you go ?

[@stvvn1883]

So helpful! Thank you! Doing a trip to Egypt and Jordan for 15 days at the end of the year, December - January. This gave me a really good idea on what to plan and budget for! Amazing video(s)! Thank you again!

[@jc28parker23]

Ill be visiting this October for 2 weeks, and this video is so amazing. Thank you

[@laurenanderson7059]

I really enjoyed this thank you so much. I will be visiting Egypt in November!!!!

[@asemkhaled4451]

Welcome to Egypt

[@Englishman-Abroad]

Thanks Karl. It is very very useful 😀

[@karlwatsondocs]

Great 😊

[@XYZ-ee8fl]

Thank you for this video, I am planning to visit Egypt somewhere this year or if not late 2020. This video has been very informative and helpful. please keep the good contents up.

[@karlwatsondocs]

Thanks :)

[@XYZ-ee8fl]

K E T Y unfortunately

[@aA-cf8jh]

I'm Egyptian. IDK why I'm watching this but I'm enjoying. U are really handsome, dude! 😂🚶💕

[@karlwatsondocs]

Haha thanks 😊

[@PocketTrailblazer]

and breathe......ha ha... And the award for the most information in the shortest time......I'm exhausted ;-)

[@karlwatsondocs]

Haha. Can't stand info videos that take forever to get to the point "Ok today we're going to look at the costs of travelling Egypt and er....well first of all....I gotta say I really enjoy Egypt...I'd probably put it in the top 10...no, no, top 5 countries...no wait, it's top 10 that I've been too....and er...the weather sure was great there too......"

[@charliebitmyfinger239]

@@karlwatsondocs Hahaha

[@mrunknown2341]

Karl Watson: Travel Documentaries I subscribed cause you get straight to the point

[@justineedwardson127]

Thank you sooo much this is so helpful

[@tobiasbrizuela1312]

Thank you for all the breakdown , it was super useful.

[@karlwatsondocs]

Great 😊

[@monaelmorsy4721]

Very helpful video ! Thanks a lot

[@nwoslothbite3077]

Thanks for the vid!

[@karlwatsondocs]

Hope it's useful :)

[@lwltravel4782]

This is very useful information for you to share your expenses. Great work. 👍🤝😊

[@karlwatsondocs]

Thanks

[@stevencassidy6982]

If I want the overnight ticket from Cairo to Aswan I think its best to get a ticket with an agency before I leave London. Anyway, very enjoyable journal

[@karlwatsondocs]

Thanks

[@andrewmillwood8201]

I got the train from Alexandria to aswan I just turned up at the train station and booked normal ticket. The experience of buying the ticket amongst the locals was something different crazy funny Egypt is a beautiful to travel around as a backpacker. Plus using my student card I got all the tickets 1/2 price bonus. Your video is great well done to the quality

[@alvinreji8124]

My suggestions for your next destination : 1-Greece(islands) $ turkey 2-kenya,tanzania(KILIMANJARO, zanzibar), $ Ethiopia 3-trans siberian train ride( starting in Moscow and ends in Beijing through Mongolia) 4-seychelles, Mauritius $ maldives(a trip through islands) 5-backpacking scandanavia, Western and central Europe (3 months) 6- trip to Eastern Europe (Serbia Romania Bulgaria montenegro....) 7-trip to Caribbean islands..! That's it.. ❤️💖 Am from KERALA(hope you know this place)

[@karlwatsondocs]

Yep I've been to Kerala kzbin.info/www/bejne/foXGeYuDiremiZY

[@mikeking9000]

Agreed on the Russia thing! Such a diverse place and think Karl would enjoy the challenge as such

[@alvinreji8124]

@@karlwatsondocs yah..! I saw that video nearly 2 yrs ago..! 💖

[@alvinreji8124]

@@mikeking9000 am excited for Greek Islands and Turkey than trans siberian journey 😊

[@iamthady]

Can’t wait to stabilize and launch my travel spirit back

[@abdo_Egiptusest]

Welecome To egypt everyone 💓

[@kevinromanshek9578]

I like this new style of video. Good work. Cheers!

[@karlwatsondocs]

Thanks 👍

[@cristian_c]

You're a pro :) it's nice to see that you have included all these details in your vids!

[@karlwatsondocs]

Cheers 😊

[@NiniannE]

I'm planning a trip to Egypt, and I've been wondering how to plan it... where to buy tours and tickets to transports and that sort of stuff. thank you for your video. it helps a lot!!

[@karlwatsondocs]

Glad it was useful :)

[@juliastyles2720]

Well put👏

[@TravelChannelID]

always love your travel documentary. good Job..

[@karlwatsondocs]

Thanks 👍

[@DewiChen]

Nice one :D Very detail for the cost breakdown, good job!

[@horustravels]

Experience the magic of Egypt where it all begins 🙏🌹

[@EgyptMadeEasy]

What a great job, great video Karl. Really hope to meet you for a beer if you' re back in Egypt. Glad I' ve found your channel - a source of inspiration.

[@BACKPACKTOPIA]

Not including flights I spent a little bit over 500 $ in my 4 weeks there. I didn't do any diving or balloon rides but my itinerary was similar to yours. I made a video about my costs in Egypt as well and think 1/3 went for transportation and accommodation, another 1/3 for entrance fees and 'tours' and the rest on food and water.

[@worldcitizeng6507]

will you be sharing your cost breakdown too? Egypt is on my list next year or so. I will be glad to share my aprox cost breakdown of 3 weeks of bus, yacht; itinerary all over Turkey if you like. I did a time travel back to the Roman Empire territory last month :)

[@BACKPACKTOPIA]

@@worldcitizeng6507 I did a very detailed cost breakdown which can be found on my channel! Just go to Backpacktopia and check my "How expensive is Egypt" video.

[@worldcitizeng6507]

@@BACKPACKTOPIA ok, thanks!

[@nocopyrightaudiomusiclibra7802]

wow, I think it is great keep sharing great video good job I think I am saving this

[@karlwatsondocs]

Thanks :)

[@logannatello7326]

this is such a quality video!!!!

[@karlwatsondocs]

Thanks 😊

[@ChazzAstro]

Super helpful thanks Karl

[@Joe_Edits]

Great video I hope I get to go soon!

[@karlwatsondocs]

Thanks

[@niyaskn4677]

Really Really appreciate the effort you put into this video 😊

[@karlwatsondocs]

Cheers :)

[@timbowilderbeeste8709]

Hi Karl. Not exactly sure what your total was for all the sites you visited, but did you look into getting the Cairo and Luxor passes? If you had bought the Cairo pass it would have entitled you to buy the Luxor pass for 50% of the going rate. So the two premium passes would have more or less got you everything bar Abu Simbel for $200 and would have allowed you in to see Nefertari and Seti's tombs. I did the math and it's well worth the cost, plus the convenience, though it only really works if you plan on seeing a fair few of the historic monuments.

[@karlwatsondocs]

Hadn’t heard about those passes, although that still works out a lot more than I spent in Cairo and Luxor, and that’s including the stupid camel ride. You’re right though seems like a good deal if you’re gonna check out all of the sites

[@timbowilderbeeste8709]

@@karlwatsondocs Oh, they're not easy to track down - there's two points of sale in Cairo for the Cairo pass (the Egyptian museum and the entrance to the Giza plateau) and one in Luxor (Karnak temple) for the Luxor pass. They're really worth it for anyone who likes to hit a lot of the sites, especially if they want to visit things like Seti and Nefertari's tombs in Luxor (considered the best artistically) which I think run to $50 per ticket. I totaled up the separate ticket costs for me, versus the passes, and the cost comes in at less than half the outlay. Plus you don't necessarily need the premium pass for Luxor if you don't want to visit the tombs of Nefertari or Seti - you can just get the standard pass, which brings the total for both passes down to $150. There's also the huge convenience factor of not having to line up for tickets at each place, though of course you still have to buy photo passes if that's a point of interest. For any of your subscribers who might be interested, here's the official guide to the passes (it's useful as well for people looking for the individual cost of each site) - www.egyptologyforum.org/MOA/MoA_Ticket_Price_Nov._2018_EN.pdf

[@timbowilderbeeste8709]

@@wineishealthy ​ AlohaForLife Hi there. Yep, anything and everything listed on that sheet for Luxor is included - if you look at the picture of the pass it shows you what's available. What some people even do while in Luxor is go to Seti and Nefertari's tomb each morning just for the hell of it, knowing it's well over $100 worth of value each time - it's like people who go on cruise ships, buy a booze-pass, and spend the entire cruise drinking like fish to get their money's worth! :) The Luxor ticket doesn't include Abu Simbel to the south or Kom Ombo and Edfu to the north, but it's still worth it. The prices you see for each individual place on that PDF sheets is in Egyptian currency, which is currently at around 16.5 Egyptian pounds per US Dollar - so if you look at the cost for Nefertari's tomb, which is 1200 EP, that works out to about $72 US - and as expensive as that seems, especially by Egyptian standards, I know people who'll pay it to see that tomb, because the artwork inside is that good. Think of it another way - at 50% off via the Cairo pass discount the $100 US cost of the Premium pass for Luxor pays for itself just on Nefertari and Seti's tombs, which together would cost $132 US - so you're already saving $32. Everything else in Luxor is then basically thrown in for free. Here's all the places I plan on visiting during my time in Luxor (bearing in mind that I love Egyptian history and want to check out all the sites that I can) - Luxor Temple, Luxor museum, Karnak temple, Karnak open museum, Nefertari tomb, Seti I tomb, Tutankhamen tomb, Ramses IV tomb, other VOTK tombs, Temple of Hatshepsut, Rammeseum, Tombs of the nobles, Medinet Habu, Carter's home, Valley of the queens, Tomb of Ay - all that adds up to over $230 US if I buy separate tickets, bearing in mind the additional tedium of lining up to get each one. Also bear in mind that you can go back to anything you like as many times as you feel or on a whim if you happen to be nearby - if one visit to Nefertari's tomb isn't enough, you can go back again. There is one caveat to all this though - the tickets can be a real pain to get because according to numerous trip reviews a lot of the staff aren't even aware of the passes and will look at you in mystification if you ask for them. Each place has got it's own little trick to getting the pass - if you do a search on it under Tripadviser or Lonely Planet's forum you'll find up-to-date information on the procedure. And unless it's changed you can't buy both passes at the same time - you buy the Cairo pass first, do your thing for the five-day limit on the pass, then go to Luxor and use the Cairo pass (even if it's since expired) to buy the Luxor version at 50% off. Hope all this helps! :)

[@timbowilderbeeste8709]

@@wineishealthy As far as I know, no you can't. That's what I wanted to do.

[@timbowilderbeeste8709]

@@wineishealthy Well, I'm going to beat you by about 5 days - I'm due in on the 2nd! :) Good luck with your trip.

[@felixpadilla3626]

That's a nice one

[@niluferahmad1143]

You are such confident and good traveller. Wish I am like you. Travelling to Egypt is in my bucket list since childhood. All the good luck and best wishes to you. Please let me know travelling alone is safe.I am planning for April 2022.

[@travelstagram6198]

Amazing video!! Thank you for sharing it ✈️

[@karlwatsondocs]

Cheers 😊

[@WeWorldTravels]

thank you for all the information!! especially on the camels!! I am planning to go here in 1 month. very helpful

[@paulmorris3613]

Thank you excellent information.

[@karlwatsondocs]

Glad it was useful 👍

[@isaacmont3623]

Nice job

[@lounisphotography]

Thank that’s exactly what I was looking for. For me from London, the plane is £250 and I won’t do any diving so it will cost me max £1000

[@alantinoalantonio]

Heck Yeah!! New Zealand, Caribbean, India & Africa please!

[@karlwatsondocs]

Yep gonna tick them off one by one

[@alantinoalantonio]

@@karlwatsondocs Thanks, Karl! Cheers!🍻

[@paolamedrano]

Thank you so much. Good information!

[@karlwatsondocs]

Glad it was useful :)

[@ulyssesvillalobos7769]

Awesome 👏 Goes to my Universal Traveling playlist. Greets from Miami 🙋🏻‍♂️🌴🌞

[@karlwatsondocs]

Cheers :)

[@paulkiernan6278]

Great video!

[@karlwatsondocs]

Cheers 👍

[@crjcostomo]

This is so great man thank you for this video :D

[@karlwatsondocs]

Glad it was useful 😊

[@xixingpooh]

Fantastic breakdown mate, thank you. It helps me to get a better idea of just how much everything there is price wise and helps in the planning process. Debating on whether to go to Egypt or Thailand for a month. Which do you personally prefer?

[@karlwatsondocs]

The 2 locations are COMPLETELY different experiences so depends what you're after. Obviously Thailand get more of a variety of landscapes, are way more of social scene too.

[@worldcitizeng6507]

Most people only think of Thailand, I think Thailand/Bali are overrated. Yes, if you haven't visit Thailand, you should. However, if you divide your travel to just travel a little south, to Malaysia's Langkawi island, you would be delighted. You can literary see Thailand's island from Langkawi without a ton of tourist and over price hotels, it's also has white sandy beaches, and they all speaks English because Malaysia was a British colony. The bonus when visiting Malaysia is the variety of delicious food from 3 cultures, Malay, Indian & Chinese.

[@crazyphotobooth]

Both! I have been to Thailand and it's great and cheap! Looking into Egypt now.

[@hydra6261]

speedwagon foudation will pay, still is a good thing to know

[@Chibi_Nagisa]

Finally a man of culture

[@philippineslanguagesschool]

Love & Love the Egypt + Jordan

[@karlwatsondocs]

Thanks 😊

[@joshfynbos]

Amazing thanks man !

[@user-xz6or4mc4k]

I hope that I go to dahap

[@sergiomendoza3333]

Just watched your Egypt travel log, really enjoyed it. Question: What kind of shoes you wore while you there? What do you recommend? I’ll be in Egypt next week.

[@mennamostafa]

Love you from Egypt ❤️🌻😊 Come to Egypt when corona goes away inshallah 🌸🌞💜 And continue your good videos 🎁🌚🌷 And always be safe inshallah and take care of yourself ❤️🥳🎁

[@rogeramezquita5685]

That was quite a fair price

[@wendyHew]

The flights are so pricy, I just can't find a reasonably priced flight back from Cairo atm. The best option at the moment seems to go to larnaca and fly to Egypt form there but when a flight home is the same price as half the holiday its just ridiculous

[@lovelylyfe9201]

Dam I would be so lost

[@denisechilds2391]

You do know that Egypt is in Africa....Right...glad .you had a good experience on the continent.

[@karlwatsondocs]

Ok I’ll bite.....what on earth are you talking about? Of course I know Egypt is in Africa! At which moment in this video did you think I thought it was otherwise?

[@denisechilds2391]

😆😆😆😆

[@anuragtelangana]

You Missed Hot Balloon Ride in Luxor...

[@NightAngelMarine]

It's interesting, your whole trip cost the same as my first day in Cairo. And im going to be in northern Africa for a month.

[@asurvivor6150]

the vendors love you

[@malikanuur4298]

Thanks mate

[@karlwatsondocs]

Cheers

[@nickchoppe5982]

Do one of these for Central America trip 👌🏼

[@karlwatsondocs]

Yep gonna do them for all my old trips

[@shootingsportstransparency7461]

One of the many scam tricks that Egyptians use is to first agree on a price with tourists in pounds (which is the Egyptian currency) and then later claim that they meant English pounds, which is 27 times more expensive

[@ahmedzoel642]

Egypt is the best 👍🏆🙏🇪🇬😍

[@vladomontezuma626]

I want to visit in August but they say It's not recommendable to visit that. Why? Maybe heat? If only because of heat I don't mind I have high tolerance on heat. The thing is that my parents want to visit in January but I can't choose any other month but July. I also don't like sun position in the winter months, the sky is bluer in summer and I always see more beautiful pictures because the sun is positioned the highest. You guess I want to visit pyramids, Luxor and Aswan in summer in the noon hahaha

[@2932nick]

If you do a video like this for the east coast of Australia or other popular routes you’d get a lot of views

[@karlwatsondocs]

Yeah I’ll eventually get round to doing those places

[@user-yd3kt5hq7e]

I'm poud of my country 🇪🇬😍

[@petit-four1404]

Thank you for your video. How much would you recommend for shopping/souvenirs?

[@NewYorkGiantsBlood]

So I can go there with close to 5k or more and I can visit Egypt and enjoy fine living for crazy cheap that I could possibly blow in my country? Gotta plan a 10 day vacation to Egypt in my early 30s.

[@deanbirtwistle3901]

Amazing dude! Which place did you think was best for diving?

[@karlwatsondocs]

Dahab for sure.

[@mamatin1685]

Hi I'm planning a trip to Egypt next year thank you for information on cost it's helpful, can you please tell me how long take to travel from Cairo to luxor ?

[@abobakrsaleh6889]

By train it will be about 7 hrs You’re welcomed anytime

[@mohamedelfar7620]

by train 7 hours by plane 45 mins

[@AvaRose00]

Great video? How did you book pickup from the airport with your Hostel? I’m staying at Madina Hostel in May. Thanks!

[@louisafoulser538]

Hi Karl, thanks for the video , did you have to get vaccines for Egypt?

[@tyrondrichardson1258]

Ok what is the conversion of 160 pounds vs us dollar explain to me please

[@worldcitizeng6507]

Hello Karl, Do you think it's safe for a solo female traveler to take the Cairo-Aswan normal train seat instead of the "sleeper"? Another travel channel also shown that the train station agent won't sell regular seat to foreigners..

[@sandytatham3592]

The day train is definitely safe, but I'm not sure about the night train or whether a foreigner can buy a ticket in the seated area for that journey. I bought tickets for the day train to Luxor in October for myself, my daughter, and her little boy at the ticket counter in Cairo, paying in Egyptian pounds. It was a bit difficult but a local helped me. The day train was lovely, similar to European trains in comfort, and not expensive.

[@mohamedelfar7620]

hey >> this not right you can have and enjoy in safe .. i from Egypt and i made tours

[@lightknowledge5297]

Which country you been in your life cheaper than Egypt ?

[@xg835]

how do you book thing through hostels ?? it seems a lot easier and convenient. do all do this?

[@jhunmagnum6897]

Hi

[@setolucifer9480]

How much was the bus to shamrock shake again?

[@niyaskn4677]

Thank you