All tourist activities in Egypt are strictly regulated by the laws of the country.
The Egyptian authorities control all travel companies that accept tourists in Egypt. They carefully check the license that travel agencies have for organizing any trips.
The new laws came into effect on November 1, 2021. According to the Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities, this is done to ensure the rights and safety of tourists, as well as to improve the regulation of tourism and excursion activities.
From November, only licensed companies are allowed to work with foreign tourists. Moreover, they are prohibited from cooperating with any non-certified travel agents.
Each travel group must be accompanied by a guide or an authorized person from the organizing company. Full information about the excursions has to be submitted to the regulatory authorities in advance.
