LGBTQIA+ travellers are those who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual or transgender (a more inclusive LGBT initialism), plus queer or questioning, intersex or asexual individuals, as well as those who identify beyond these commonly used sexuality and gender expressions. Specific situations and issues may present themselves to travellers who identify with one or more of these terms when visiting Egypt.
Egypt is not a safe destination for LGBTQIA+ travellers who wish to openly express their sexuality and/or gender identity outside of a very rigid, heterosexual binary.
Discretion is advised for LGBTQIA+ travellers in Egypt. Though homosexuality is not officially outlawed, gay men and transgender individuals have been prosecuted using debauchery and public morals laws and given long prison sentences.
Public attitudes towards same-sex partnerships, transgender people and non-conventional gender expression are openly hostile and can include physical violence.
Be aware that signals are ambiguous in Egypt as men commonly hold hands, link arms and greet each other with a kiss on the cheek.
We recommend LGBTQIA+ travellers exercise caution and discretion while in Egypt.
Solo travel and room sharing
If you are travelling solo on an Intrepid group tour, you will share accommodation with a passenger of the same gender as per your passport information. If you don’t identify with the gender assigned on your passport, please let us know at time of booking and we’ll arrange the rooming configuration accordingly. A single supplement is available on some tours for travellers who do not wish to share a room.
For more detailed and up-to-date advice, we recommend visiting Equaldex or ILGA before you travel.
Our tours in Egypt
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From Cairo, Alexandria and Aswan to the Valley of the Kings at Luxor, see the pharaohs,...
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Visit Egypt and adventure along the River Nile through the land of the pharaohs, from...
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From the Pyramids of Giza to the temples of Karnak and the bustling Khan al-Khalili...
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This 19-day tour explores the best of Egypt and Jordan in Comfort, from Cairo to...
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Take an adventure holiday through Egypt and Jordan. Visit Cairo, the Pyramids of Giza,...
Tailor-Made trips
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Discover Egypt and Jordan on a 16-day Premium adventure from Cairo to Amman, including...
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Travel down the Nile from Cairo to Aswan, exploring Luxor, Alexandria and more along...
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Discover the contrasts of modern and ancient Egypt and Jordan on this in-depth Premium...
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Uncover the culture and history of the Middle East on a 22-day Premium journey through...
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Jordan and Egypt on a 22-day adventure including Petra, Cairo, Wadi Rum, Aswan, Luxor,...
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Explore Egypt in 15 days with an Intrepid tour to Cairo, the Nile, Aswan, Luxor and...
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Embark on an immersive, 26-day journey through the diverse Middle East, from the icons...
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Take an immersive nine-day tour through Egypt. Kick off in Cairo, home to the Pyramids...
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Follow in the footsteps of prophets on an adventure tour through Jordan and Egypt....
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This is trip for the big names – Lawrence of Arabia, Indiana Jones, Tutankhamen. Jordan...
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Experience the best of the Middle East across Jordan, Egypt, Israel & Palestine....
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Travel from Cairo to Tel Aviv, stopping at Aswan, Luxor, Cairo, Wadi Rum, Petra, Amman...
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Decode the secrets of the Great Sphinx and more during this family adventure through...
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Step back in time on an 8-day family Egyptian adventure through Cairo, Aswan and Luxor....
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Deep dive into the Middle East on a 28-day Premium journey through Egypt, Jordan,...
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Decode the secrets of the Great Sphinx and more during this family adventure through...
