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Egypt: Jet Tours Builds Its Own Dahabiya on the Nile

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Jet tours launches “Along the Water – Elegance on the Nile“, a new five-star luxury cruise in Egypt.

The tour operator has built its own dahabieh, the Lady Assiya, inaugurated in September 2026. With 12 cabins, this traditional sailing vessel focuses on an intimate experience, in the spirit of ‘slow travel’.

The cruise is offered on an all-inclusive basis, with a French-speaking Egyptologist guide.

The itinerary includes ten visits and calls, including the temples of Karnak, Luxor, Edfu, Kom Ombo and Philae, as well as the Valley of the Kings, the Colossi of Memnon and the Temple of Medinet Habu. The program also includes a visit to a papyrus factory and a stop on Al Ramady Island.


Jet tours reports a 60% increase in bookings for Egypt over the past month, compared with the same period the previous year. According to the operator’s figures, 65% of bookings are for couples and 25% for families.

The December-to-February period accounts for 50% of departures, while 15% of travelers plan to depart during the year-end holidays. One third of clients choose a Nile cruise.

Paris represents 40% of departures, ahead of Lyon (15%) and Nantes (10%).

To mark the launch, Jet tours offered a discount of 150 euros on trips to Egypt for purchases starting at 1,500 euros, including on partner products. The offer is valid for reservations made until October 23, 2026.

Kuoni Publishes Special Editions for Japan, Egypt, and Mauritius

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Kuoni vient d’éditer plusieurs brochures dédiées à une destination.

La dernière sortie est consacrée au Japon. Le voyagiste propose plusieurs façons de découvrir l’archipel : circuits accompagnés, voyages individuels, excursions et expériences culturelles ou gastronomiques.

Deux circuits accompagnés sont mis en avant. « Paisible parenthèse japonaise », dans la gamme Essentiel, relie notamment Tokyo, le lac Kawaguchiko, Kyoto, Nara, Hiroshima et Miyajima. « Impressions nippones », dans la gamme Mythique, se déroule en petit groupe de 6 à 12 participants et comprend plusieurs expériences, dont une initiation à la feuille d’or, un atelier autour du matcha et une découverte de l’univers des samouraïs et des ninjas.

L’offre individuelle permet de voyager à la date souhaitée avec un itinéraire organisé. Les principaux trajets en train et les hébergements sont réservés, avec une assistance francophone 7 jours sur 7.


Japon : des itinéraires thématiques, des escapades combinables…

La brochure propose également plusieurs itinéraires thématiques autour de Tokyo et Kyoto, de la gastronomie, des châteaux et jardins, d’Hiroshima et Miyajima, des Alpes japonaises ou de la côte de la mer du Japon.

Kuoni met notamment en avant des régions moins fréquentées avec « Un autre visage de l’archipel », qui conduit vers Kinosaki Onsen, les dunes de Tottori, Matsue, Okayama et Kurashiki. « Des montagnes aux cités impériales nippones » relie quant à lui Kanazawa, Shirakawa-go et Takayama à Kyoto et Tokyo.

L’une des particularités de cette programmation repose sur huit escapades combinables, permettant de construire un itinéraire selon les envies, les dates et le niveau de confort du voyageur.

Les propositions comprennent notamment le mont Fuji et la vallée d’Owakudani, le lac Kawaguchiko, Kyoto et Tokyo, le mont Koya, la route des châteaux, Hiroshima et Miyajima, la mer du Japon ou encore les Alpes japonaises.

Kuoni prend en charge l’organisation des liaisons entre les différentes étapes et propose les vols au départ de la France selon les dates et préférences des clients.

La programmation est complétée par des excursions et expériences réservables avant le départ : atelier sushi, dégustation de saké, cérémonie du thé, visite gourmande d’Osaka, mais aussi découvertes de Nikko, Kamakura et Nara.

Pour accompagner le lancement de cette brochure, Kuoni propose enfin une offre privilège de 500 € par dossier, pour toute réservation effectuée du 1er octobre au 15 novembre 2026, sur les voyages Kuoni au Japon de cinq nuits minimum. L’offre n’est pas rétroactive.


Une brochure Egypte 2027 et une édition spéciale consacrée à l’île Maurice et Rodrigues


Les brochures Egypte et Ile Maurice - Photo Kuoni

Mi-septembre, le tour-opérateur a également sorti un brochure Egypte 2027. Kuoni développe son offre autour des circuits-croisières sur le Nil, des séjours balnéaires sur la mer Rouge, ainsi que d’une sélection d’hôtels et d’excursions.

Parmi les nouveautés figure « L’Égypte, l’appel du désert », un circuit consacré aux déserts Blanc et Noir et à leurs oasis.

Autre opération de rentrée : une édition spéciale consacrée à l’île Maurice et Rodrigues, avec une offre de 300 € de réduction par dossier pour toute réservation effectuée jusqu’au 31 octobre 2026, sur une large sélection d’hôtels.

La brochure met notamment en avant Heritage Le Telfair Golf & Wellness Resort, LUX* Belle Mare, Constance Belle Mare Plage, The Westin Turtle Bay Resort & Spa Mauritius, La Pirogue et Zilwa Attitude.

Les sélections couvrent notamment les séjours tout compris, les voyages en famille, les lunes de miel, les établissements adults-only, le golf et les spas.

Enfin, Kuoni rappelle que jusqu’au 17 octobre 2026, chaque réservation effectuée sur les brochures du Groupe Kuoni France permet aux agents de voyages de bénéficier d’un chèque-cadeau de 50 € et de participer à un tirage au sort mettant en jeu sept voyages.

Corsica: Atelier Voyages Launches Tanzania and Egypt Trips Live from Ajaccio

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Corse : Atelier Voyages met la Tanzanie et l'Egypte en direct depuis Ajaccio ! - Depositphotos.com Auteur CezaryWojtkowski

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Since 2017, Atelier Voyages has turned chartering from Corsica into a real specialty.

Building on this experience, the two founders, Laurent and Dounia Munda, have continued this momentum for nearly 10 years.

After Turkey and Jordan in 2026, Atelier Voyage will offer during school holidays in 2027 two exceptional trips to Egypt (from April 19, 2027 to April 25, 2027) and to Tanzania (from October 23, 2027 to October 30, 2027) with direct flights departing from Ajaccio.

In Egypt, travelers will enjoy a privatized 4-night cruise (Luxor, the Valley of the Kings, Edfu, Kom Ombo, Aswan and Abu Simbel) before two nights in Cairo devoted notably to the Giza pyramids, Saqqara and the Grand Egyptian Museum. The boat (Le Fayan), and hotels will be 5-star.

The Tanzania program includes, on its side four nights of safari followed by two nights in Zanzibar, with private 4x4s, a Francophone guide, and also only 5-star accommodations (lodges and hotel). The circuit will notably pass through Tarangire, Ngorongoro and the Serengeti.


“We are targeting a high-end clientele”

“ We are targeting a high-end clientele and the format is finding its audience. For each of the two trips, we have already filled more than half of the available places. On Tanzania, we have quite a few families, and the trip is open to children from age 6.

We already have more than 100 people registered on each of the two trips,” specifies Laurent Munda.

For the manager, the advantage of chartering lies notably in the ability to better control the product and its organization: “ We conduct all our scouting. We just returned from Tanzania, I can tell you that clients will be delighted.,” he explains before adding “ We also participate in all trips with the clients. That reassures travelers greatly and in case of any issue, everything is resolved very quickly. ”

Already, Laurent and Dounia Munda are working on the 2028 projects, with Asian destinations still in sight, always direct from Ajaccio…

Authentic Egypt: Tailor-Made Family Trips to Explore Egypt

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With its rich heritage and fascinating history, Egypt is a premier destination for a family trip that will appeal to every generation. Authentique Égypte designs personalized stays by offering playful activities and unique experiences for both young and old.

Egypt, the ideal land for an intergenerational journey

Egypt is a captivating country at any age. The youngest explore the world of the pharaohs, often studied at school; teenagers marvel at temples and pyramids; adults are drawn to museums or lounge on the beaches of the Red Sea. To discover it off the beaten path, nothing beats trying activities offered by locals. From a creative workshop to a boat ride, desert exploration and a zipline inside a troglodyte church, Authentique Égypte aims to propose fun yet authentic stops that let guests immerse themselves in Egyptian history and culture. All while adapting to each person’s needs, with flexible rhythms for babies, nap breaks, or dynamic visits for older children.

A local team that knows the terrain and the needs of French travelers

As a tourism professional, Mélanie Adam noticed the lack of authentic options during her own visits to Egypt. “We were forced to follow the tourist circuits; it was unthinkable to get away from the crowds or to have an authentic experience, so I decided to create one,” she explains. She teams up with an Egyptian partner to found Authentique Égypte, building a network of local providers, Egyptologists guides, and artisans who lead unique workshops. Today, the agency operates with a dedicated team based in Egypt that understands the expectations of French travelers. They are accompanied at every step of the itinerary by a Francophone representative who remains reachable throughout the stay to answer their questions. A true peace of mind, all the more essential when traveling abroad with family.

Family-Focused Itineraries

Specialist in tailor-made travel in Egypt, the agency is committed to co-creating itineraries with families, for families. One can start in Cairo, where the new museum has a very nice section dedicated to children, before discovering the pyramids and then escaping toward the Fayoum Oasis, where they can surf in the desert, learn pottery, and explore the Valley of the Whales.

For families with young children, a Cairo–Red Sea combination itinerary helps limit travel while enjoying suitable reserves, such as Wadi el Gemal, where camels and wildlife can be encountered. Finally, for larger groups, why not privatize a sailing boat for an exclusive Nile cruise? On a full-board basis, travelers stop whenever they wish, avoiding overly crowded places at peak hours. Whatever itinerary is chosen, Authentique Égypte provides comfortable and tailored services, from a baby cot to a car seat.

Thanks to Authentique Égypte’s local expertise and its tailor-made approach, each generation finds its place in the adventure, for an unforgettable journey on the land of the Pharaohs.

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Egypt Celebrates a Successful Tourism Season

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Present at the IFTM at the Porte de Versailles, Sherif Fathy, the Egyptian Minister of Tourism and Antiquities had a smile on his face on Tuesday.

On the one hand, his country treated the IFTM to a sumptuous stand, including a partial reproduction of the GEM, the Grand Museum, which opened in Cairo in November last year and aims to be the largest archaeological museum in the world devoted to a single civilization.

On the other hand, at a time when war is causing a massive collapse of tourism in the Middle East, Egypt is undeniably standing out.

“Between January 1 and September 4, we recorded a 4% increase in the number of international tourists which reaches 14.8 million”, said to TourMaG Sherif Fathy.

As for arrivals of French tourists, they are up 16% to date but could reach +25% over the year.


The Grand Egyptian Museum, a true driving force


La statue de Ramsès II accueille les visiteurs dès l'entrée - Photo : A.B.

This success has several explanations, according to Sherif Fathy. On one hand, he says, “Egypt is a safe country, it is at peace, promotes peace and plays the role of mediator in favor of peace, which makes it an exception”.

On the other hand, he continues, its offering is diversified and allows for a variety of experiences: beaches on the Mediterranean and the Red Sea, archaeological sites, the desert, Nile cruises (they are performing very well) and also pilgrimages.

This offering enables combinations, for example Luxor temples with a desert trek or with a Nile cruise.

“The Grand Museum of Cairo helps attract tourists to Egypt and also increases the length of their stay. Many of those staying in Luxor or Hurghada (Red Sea) do not hesitate to spend a day in Cairo to visit it and then see the Pyramids”, the minister notes.

According to Sherif Fathy, between November 2025 and the end of August 2026, the Grand Museum of Cairo has been visited by 3.5 million people.

For a year (Nov. 25/Nov. 26), the minister expects GEM to be visited by 5 million people.

The traffic is such, he told TourMaG, that “we had to limit the number of visitors to 15,000 per day”.


Egypt: change of marketing strategy

After this summer, which was satisfactory in a dreary Middle East context, bookings for the winter are promising across all Egyptian destinations (beach resorts, archaeological sites, desert, etc.), Sherif Fathy also assures.

The minister also partly attributes the success of Egyptian tourism to the change in marketing strategy, marked by an increased use of AI and social networks.

The promotion of the diversity of offerings, the growing emphasis on on-site experiences being promoted, as well as joint actions undertaken with tour operators and airlines, according to the minister, convinced that Egypt can do even better on the French market and move from 500,000 to 1 million tourists.

“We have products for all categories of tourists, from low-cost stays but also a luxury offering that is increasingly important which also employs attractive prices.”

And he cites the growing number of upscale hotels opened by major international brands, including Accor, with whom Sherif Fathy was to meet again the CEO, Sébastien Bazin.

According to the minister, the arrival of several new museums as well as the solar eclipse planned for August 2, 2027 should continue to boost Egyptian tourism next year. “The Eclipse will be visible for 6 minutes in Luxor and in several places in the south of the country”, he told TourMaG.



PAULA BOYER Published by Paula Boyer Head of LuxuryTravelMaG – TourMaG.com
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MTS Globe Egypt: Growing Popularity Among French Travelers

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A Destination Driven by an Exceptional Momentum

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With 19 million international visitors welcomed in 2025, Egypt confirms its status as an essential destination. The French market fully participates in this momentum, driven by the appeal of cultural tourism, year-round sun-filled stays, and the opening of the Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM).

One of the destination’s main strengths lies in its diversity. In a single trip, visitors can combine cultural discovery, a Nile cruise, and a beach stay.

Three major regions particularly attract French clients:

• Cairo and Giza, with the pyramids, the Sphinx and the new Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM)

• Upper Egypt, where cruises between Luxor and Aswan allow visitors to discover the most famous treasures of ancient Egypt

• The Red Sea, with destinations such as Hurghada, Marsa Alam and Sharm El Sheikh, valued for their beaches, hotel infrastructures and exceptional underwater life

This unique blend of culture, relaxation and adventure explains Egypt’s growing appeal to French travelers.


Why Egypt Is More Appealing Than Ever to French Travelers


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Beyond the richness of its tourism offering, Egypt captivates French clients thanks to its excellent value for money. The destination offers a wide range of all-inclusive hotels and French-speaking clubs, ranging from family-friendly establishments to high-end resorts, particularly concentrated in the Red Sea coastline resort towns. The presence of French-speaking staff during excursions and within on-site support teams is a real asset, facilitating the vacation experience for visitors throughout their stay. This combination of accessibility, comfort and service quality greatly contributes to the destination’s growing appeal to the French market.


MTS Globe Egypt, a Reference Partner


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MTS Globe Egypt offers its services across all major tourist zones of the country. Thanks to its in-depth on-the-ground knowledge, operational excellence and product expertise, the team supports its B2B clients on a daily basis, both for FIT and for Groups.

With a portfolio of more than 400 hotels under contract, MTS Globe Egypt covers all of the country’s strategic destinations:

• Hurghada

• Sharm El Sheikh

• Marsa Alam

• Cairo

• Luxor

• Aswan

• Alexandria

The services offered include, notably:

• Hotel contracting

• Airport transfers and transportation services

• Welcome and arrival assistance

• Excursions and activities

• Tailor-made programs and combined circuits

• Nile cruises

• Destination assistance and support

French-speaking representatives accompany travelers throughout their stay to ensure a smooth and high-quality experience from arrival to departure.


The MTS Globe Egypt Team

The MTS Globe Egypt team relies on solid operational experience and a thorough knowledge of the destination to guarantee partners and their clients high-quality services.

Amr Shahine Amr Shahine
Service & Commercial Manager
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Mondial Tourisme Expands Mondi Club in the Canary Islands and Targets Egypt for Winter 2026–2027

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The new Winter 2026-2027 brochure from Mondial Tourisme is now being distributed to travel agencies and is available online.

For this new season, the tour operator continues to develop its in-house clubs while expanding its long-haul offerings and the options for departures from the provinces.

But before addressing the winter schedule, Mondial Tourisme also draws a few lessons from the summer of 2026.

While Tunisia and the Canary Islands stood out as some of the best-performing destinations, the summer period was mainly characterized by a shift in customer behavior.

According to Laure Chevrinais, head of communications at Mondial Tourisme, the traditional July-August peak is losing ground to the shoulder seasons. “We are increasingly realizing that July-August is no longer the peak season as we used to know it“, she explains.

The summer of 2026 was also marked by geopolitical tensions and concerns about air travel.

Announcements about possible fuel supply difficulties or flight disruptions may have contributed to delaying decision-making. Some customers reportedly favored waiting to book later, pushing more bookings to the last minute.


Three New Mondi Clubs in the Canaries

For the winter, one of the main development axes focuses on the Canaries. Mondial Tourisme unveils three new Mondi Clubs, bringing the brand’s total number of properties on the archipelago to seven.

In Lanzarote, the operator offers notably the Mondi Club Galeon Playa 3*, labeled Relax and available on a half-board basis, as well as the Mondi Club Beatriz Playa & Spa 4*, in all-inclusive format. In Tenerife, the Mondi Club Grand Muthu Golf Plaza 4* completes this new lineup.

This expansion follows a logic of growth in a destination capable of operating beyond the mere summer season.

“The Canary Islands are indeed a destination that works year-round, both in summer and in winter. That’s why we want to strengthen a little more in this destination“, emphasizes Laure Chevrinais.

With these new addresses, Mondial Tourisme aims to consolidate a destination already well established in its portfolio and to offer more choices to agencies and clients.


Tunisia Remains the Operator’s Leading Destination

Tunisia remains the Mondial Tourisme’s main market. The tour operator claims more than 100,000 passengers per year to the destination, which is one of its historical focal points.

For the winter 2026-2027, the operator notably expands its lineup with the Welcome Meridiana 4* in Djerba. Already present in Mondial Tourisme’s programming, the property is now part of the Mondi Club range after several renovations.

The destination also benefits from a positioning particularly suited to the winter season, with a long-stay offer allowing travelers to chase sunshine a few hours from France.


Egypt Aims to Confirm Its Restart

Another market under close watch for the upcoming season is Egypt. Mondial Tourisme broadens its program with a new seven-night package titled “Treasures of the Nile to the Pyramids of Cairo“.

The product combines Cairo sightseeing and a Nile cruise, in a shorter format than the nine-night package “From the Pyramids to the Red Sea” that is offered elsewhere. The stay is marketed from €1,289 per week.

For Mondial Tourisme, Egypt had been one of the destinations showing signs of recovery before the recent slowdown linked to geopolitical context.

“Before the conflict, it was really a destination that was rebounding very well. There was a small pause, but we hope it will start up again“, says Laure Chevrinais.

The choice of a new seven-night format should particularly help meet clients looking to combine several experiences without devoting too long to the trip.


Lapland: Regional Departures Reconfirmed

The Lapland is also among Mondial Tourisme’s bets for the winter.

Building on the success of the previous season, the operator is renewing departures to Finnish and Swedish Lapland from several French cities. Flights are scheduled from Deauville, Nantes, Lille, Strasbourg, Lyon, Toulouse, Bordeaux and Marseille, in addition to Paris.

The Mondi Club Sodankylä in Finnish Lapland remains at the heart of the program, with stays that incorporate the main Arctic experiences: dogsledding, snowmobiling, meeting reindeer, ice fishing, and the aurora borealis.

This regional departure strategy already appears to be paying off. “We can already see that it’s working very well“, confirms Laure Chevrinais.


Egypt: Bookings Rebound, but Travel Professionals Remain Cautious

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Is Egypt potentially emerging from the dip caused by the Middle East conflict?

After several months in the red, bookings are rising again according to the latest figures from the EDV-Orchestra barometer.

In August 2026, the number of bookings for Egypt increases by 21.1% compared to August 2025. An acceleration after a +4.8% in July, while the destination still posted significant declines in spring: -5.5% in June, -34.2% in May, -42.6% in April and -66.8% in March.

The year had started well. Order intake showed gains of +50.3% and +17.7% respectively in January and February 2026, still according to the barometer.

The destination’s visitor numbers were also in positive territory.

After reaching the record threshold of 19 million in 2025, international arrivals rose a further 4% from January to the end of May 2026 (vs the same period in 2025), according to the Egyptian Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities.

The number of French tourists posted an even stronger rise. Already up 31% for the entire 2025, they also recorded an increase of 22% between January and the end of May 2026 (vs the same period in 2025).


An end-of-year with last-minute sales?

Data that does not reflect the spring booking standstill, as trips were already booked.

« Sales are anticipated a bit more than for other destinations. They were therefore already secured and there were no cancellations. April thus proceeded normally, departures were full. Groups for March, April, May and June, which are key periods for this activity, were arranged without any issue », explains Bruno Abenin, Commercial Director of Travel Evasion.

« Egypt has never been directly involved in the conflict » recalls Gonzague de Gélis, president of the Kuoni France Group. « We did not cancel any departures; it was bookings that were halted. It stopped completely in March, April, May and June; then bookings slowly picked up in June, we were at -50% versus June 2025. After that, things picked up in July, with an acceleration in August », he sums up.

Gonzague de Gélis mentions a 60% rise in August bookings compared to last year, a year that was already considered good.

For these bookings made in August, the tour operator notes strong momentum for upcoming departures: +40% for 2027 departures and +100% for 2026 last-minute departures. « It is the destination that is showing the strongest growth in August » he adds.


A rebound, but professionals remain cautious

At Mondial Tourisme, Selatt Erdogan also confirms the restart, but puts it in perspective: « Yes, there is a rebound, it is indeed there, but we remain below our objectives. »

The tour operator believes in the destination and therefore expands his lineup with a new seven-night combo named “Treasures of the Nile to the Pyramids of Cairo“.

The product couples a Cairo discovery with a Nile cruise, in a shorter format than the nine-night combo “Pyramids to the Red Sea“.

At Travel Evasion, Bruno Abenin remains cautious too. For him, the year is “good,” though it could have been “excellent” after the successive impacts of March, April, May and June.

Looking at the current fiscal year ending in late September, the specialist estimates that Egypt activity should still grow by 14 to 16%. « We are riding the very strong activity we saw in Autumn 2025. July-August, which are not big sales months, are tracking the same as last year. The summer was driven by last-minute sales with still available capacities.

But we must be cautious with the figures: if we go from 2 to 4 bookings that is a 100% increase, and yet it remains small… Major deals will start next week, with our main distribution partners, » he details.

He is counting on the upcoming holidays: « We are betting on putting quite a few seats back on sale for the All Saints’ holidays. Typically, at this time, order books are full.

Here, we have specifically restocked: we have added air capacity on the two All Saints departures, notably for the Nile cruise. We are betting on selling it now, last minute. »

As for Cyrille Fradin, president of the Karavel-FRAM-Promovacances group, he, too, remains prudent. While he acknowledges the improvement in July and August, he notes it came after a period when sales were almost at a standstill. « We started from such a low base », he recalls.


The Grand Egyptian Museum of Cairo, an extra showcase for the destination

Recalling the strong sensitivity of Egyptian sales to the evolution of the geopolitical context, he adds: « Egypt actually lives at the pace of Iran ».

According to him, every new alert concerning the Iran-U.S. conflict or the Strait of Hormuz can immediately have commercial consequences for the destination, even if Egypt is not directly touched.

The true resilience indicator will be Egypt’s ability to sustain its momentum over time, he believes.

« Where I think we can really pause to say there is resilience is when, after these few shocks, we truly see it materialize and endure over time. At that moment, we could start talking about a recovery, but right now it seems a little early… »

Nevertheless, Egypt has an asset that few destinations can claim: an exceptional historical and cultural heritage, now complemented by the Grand Egyptian Museum of Cairo.

Open since November 2025, this new site provides an additional selling point for professionals, enriching an offering already anchored by the pyramids, temples, Nile cruises and Red Sea beach stays. A factor that reinforces Egypt’s status as a destination apart.


Céline Eymery Published by Céline Eymery Editor-in-Chief – TourMaG.com
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Egypt: New Entry Procedures for Travelers Arriving in Cairo

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The e-visa has become a norm for many countries.

After numerous rumors and a laborious rollout in the heat of summer, Egypt is launching its electronic visa system. In its initial phase, this applies only to travelers transiting or arriving at Cairo International Airport.

This procedure has been in place since September 1, 2026, according to Travel Evasion.

Concretely, from now on, travelers passing through the airport must obtain and present an electronic QR Code. This credential is obtained either via the official site (click here) or via the dedicated app.


Egypt: The e-visa application must be submitted a few days before departure

Travelers will, of course, need to provide personal information, have a valid email address and a means of payment to complete the transaction.

The visa cost is 36 dollars per passenger.

The application must be completed less than seven days before arrival in Egypt. The QR Code is single-use and valid for seven days from its issue.

Read: Egypt: bookings are increasing again, but professionals remain cautious

It is possible to generate the digital document up to 48 hours before departure. It is still possible to proceed upon arrival, but pre-issued electronic visas will reduce waiting time on arrival.

This procedure is intended to boost tourism.

The country has set the aim of reaching 30 million tourists by 2030.

UAE and Egypt: Two Exceptional Destinations with DAKKAK UAE’s Local Expertise

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The United Arab Emirates: A Destination That Continues to Reinvent Itself

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For several years, the United Arab Emirates have been among the most sought-after destinations for international travelers. Their success rests on a unique combination: ultra-high-level infrastructure, safety, quality of service, a sunny climate for much of the year, and a wealth of experiences on offer.

Far more than a shopping or seaside destination, the UAE now invites visitors to discover a preserved cultural heritage, spectacular desert landscapes, cosmopolitan cuisine and a multitude of activities suited to couples, families, groups and business travelers.

Each emirate has its own identity and enables a different kind of stay.


Dubai, the City of Experiences

A city of records and innovation, Dubai impresses with its futuristic architecture and vibrancy. Dominated by the silhouette of the Burj Khalifa, the world’s tallest tower, it attracts luxury enthusiasts as well as curious travelers eager to explore a destination that is continually evolving.

 
Beyond its famous shopping malls and prestigious hotels, Dubai also reveals a more authentic side. The historic Al Fahidi district, the Dubai Creek crossing aboard traditional abras, and the gold and spice souks bear witness to the emirate’s history before its dramatic ascent.

 
The experiences are plentiful: desert safari, dinner under the stars, a dhow cruise in the marina, a helicopter over Palm Jumeirah, a visit to the Museum of the Future, or a relaxing day on the Gulf beaches. Dubai proves itself as a destination capable of satisfying every desire.


Abu Dhabi: Elegance Between Tradition and Modernity

As the capital of the United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi offers a calmer atmosphere where the art of living, culture and architecture harmoniously converge.

 
The majestic Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque ranks among the finest monuments in the Arab world and is a must-see stop. Art lovers will also appreciate the Louvre Abu Dhabi, while the Qasr Al Watan presidential palace unveils the country’s history and traditions.

 
Families will find delight on Yas Island, with its international theme parks, while nature lovers can set off to explore the mangroves, pristine beaches, or the vast desert dunes.

 
Abu Dhabi beautifully embodies the balance between cultural heritage and contemporary development.


Beyond Dubai and Abu Dhabi: Emirates Still Lesser Known


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The United Arab Emirates are far from limited to their two flagship cities. Ras Al Khaimah lures adventure enthusiasts with its mountains, hiking trails and the world’s longest zip line. Fujairah, bordered by the Indian Ocean, is renowned for its underwater life, beaches and wilder landscapes.

 
Sharjah, recognized as the cultural capital of the Emirates, offers immersion in history, museums and Arab traditions, while Ajman and Umm Al Quwain charm travelers seeking tranquility.

 
This diversity makes it possible to craft varied itineraries, tailored to all types of travelers.


Egypt: A Timeless Destination

Just a few hours by air from the Emirates, Egypt perfectly complements a trip to the Middle East.

 
For millennia, it has captivated the world with its exceptional heritage. The Pyramids of Giza, the Sphinx, Saqqara and the Grand Egyptian Museum are among the must-see sites for history enthusiasts.

 
Cairo also entices with its energy, historic districts, traditional markets and a booming culinary scene.

But Egypt is not limited to its capital.

 
A Nile cruise: an essential experience

 
Navigating between Luxor and Aswan remains one of the most beautiful ways to discover Egypt.

 
Along the Nile, travelers explore the temples of Karnak, Luxor, Edfu, Kom Ombo and Philae, guided by specialists who bring to life more than five thousand years of history.

 
Cruises combine comfort, cultural discovery and peaceful landscapes, offering an experience particularly appreciated by European travelers.

 
The Red Sea: relaxation and nature

 
To extend their stay, many travelers choose the Red Sea resort towns.

 
Hurghada, Marsa Alam and El Quseir offer an ideal setting for relaxation, water sports and scuba diving. The coral reefs are among the world’s finest and attract both beginners and experienced divers.

 
This blend of cultural heritage and seaside stays is one of the destination’s major strengths.


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