WP-Arrivals

If you are delayed...
please call Ruth’s Egyptian mobile: +20 100 618 0963
or
All One World: 1 877 538 8836 and +1 401 284 2044.

All numbers have voicemail. Please leave a message if no one answers.

On the plane – Arrival Form.

The flight attendants should give you an arrival form to fill out on the plane.

A few things to know:

-"Trip number" in the upper left box is your flight number.

-Your passport kind is "P" for US citizens. You will see it there on the left on the same line as your passport number.

-Your place of birth is the state and USA (if American). No need to write the town.

-Citizenship is "USA", not just "American."

-Your local address is the first hotel you will be staying in, check the hotel list that was sent to you.

-Your reason for stay is "Tourism.

Put this form with your passport. They will need it when they stamp your passport with the entrance visa.

Arrival in Cairo & Getting your Egyptian Visa.

All One World sign for airport rep and buses 1. You will be met by a representative from American Express of Egypt. This is the company that has made our hotel arrangements, etc. in Egypt. The representative (called a "transfer man") will be waiting inside the airport. He will have your names, a YELLOW sign and will be looking for you. The sign has our logo (see top left of this page) and says, "All One World Egypt Tours."

2. US, UK and Canadian citizens will need to have $25 in US Dollars cash (or Sterling) to pay for the visa.

3. This is also an opportunity to exchange some money into Egyptian Pounds. They accept cash only at the airport. You will be able to exchange money at the hotel bank as well. They also have ATM machines (though these are not always working).

4. The rep may only be able to meet you at the baggage claim. They often change the rules about how far the rep's can go into the airport. The rep will ask you what your luggage looks like so that he can get it off the belt for you. He will put it on a cart and then bring you through customs.

5. When you get to customs, the man will ask if you have anything to declare. Your answer is, "No."

6. Leaving the airport, the transfer man will hand you off to another American Express representative who will bring you in a small van or car to the hotel. This is when you should tip the airport rep. usually $5 USD pp. or a bit more if you are traveling alone.

7. When you arrive at the hotel and get out of the van, TIP THE DRIVER before going inside the hotel.

8. The new rep will accompany you inside the hotel to make sure all goes well with your check-in/room assignment. The hotel will have you listed as traveling with American Express.

8. You should tip the rep that brought you to the hotel just before he leaves. If it is the same rep that helped you at the airport you should instead give him his tip at this time. SEE TIPPING AMOUNTS BELOW.

TIPPING on ARRIVAL
NOTE that once you are with Ruth, she will do all the tipping for you (except for the Egyptologist).

American Express English-speaking REPRESENTATIVE at the airports

For ARRIVALS: $10 USD for 1, 2 or more travelers for the REP
$5 for the rep inside the airport for 1 person. $10+ for 2 or more travelers.
Escorting you to the hotel is a second service. Same as the above.
If the same rep meets you inside the airport & brings you to the hotel: double the amount = $10 USD.

50 LE or $6-7 USD for the bus DRIVER

For DEPARTURES:
80-100 LE or $8-10 USD total for the representative, 1 or more persons.
40-50 LE or $6-7 USD for the bus driver

Generosity is always appreciated and respected in Egypt.
So if you want to give more, go for it!