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
12 Days
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2430
From Cairo, Alexandria and Aswan to the Valley of the Kings at Luxor, see the pharaohs,...
8 Days
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1020
Visit Egypt and adventure along the River Nile through the land of the pharaohs, from...
19 Days
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4165
This 19-day tour explore the best of Egypt and Jordan in Comfort, from Cairo to...
15 Days
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2520
Take an adventure holiday through Egypt and Jordan. Visit Cairo, the Pyramids of Giza,...
22 Days
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2585
Jordan and Egypt on a 22-day adventure with Lonely Planet and Intrepid, including Petra...
Tailor-Made trips
Take two or more on an exclusive trip and tailor your itinerary
15 Days
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1290
Explore Egypt in 15 days with a Lonely Planet Experience to Cairo, the Nile, Aswan,...
9 Days
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815
Take an immersive nine-day tour through Egypt. Kick off in Cairo, home to the Pyramids...
9 Days
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1410
Follow in the footsteps of prophets on an adventure tour through Jordan and Egypt....
15 Days
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2075
This is trip for the big names – Lawrence of Arabia, Indiana Jones, Tutankhamen. Jordan...
22 Days
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5070
Experience the best of the Middle East across Jordan, Egypt, Israel & Palestine....
19 Days
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2961
Travel from Cairo to Tel Aviv, stopping at Aswan, Luxor, Cairo, Wadi Rum, Petra, Amman...
8 Days
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1690
Decode the secrets of the Great Sphinx and more during this family adventure through...
8 Days
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1515
Decode the secrets of the Great Sphinx and more during this family adventure through...