A good sale to Cairo. Be sure to check out the pyramids.

Due to the potential for political unrest in Egypt, it would be advisable for any traveler to buy Cancel for Any Reason (CFAR) travel insurance. We do not have a vendor recommendation, but you should do some research to see what works best for your situation.

The Giza Necropolis at the Giza Plateau. Outskirt of Cairo, Egypt – Photo: TripleMs, used under Creative Commons License (By 2.0)

Sample Date:

• February 27th – March 5th, 2013

Fare Availability:

• Valid for travel until March 31st, 2013. Use ITA Software Matrix Airfare Search and flexible month search to see availability — enable “advanced routing codes” and enter “tk+” on both the outbound and return field to search for only Turkish Airlines availability.  Must purchase at least 3 days in advance of departure and by December 31st. Availability is scattered.

Routing:

• ORD – IST (Istanbul) – CAI (Cairo) – IST – ORD

Mileage:

• 12,474 miles or 5.7 cents per mile. Turkish Airlines is a member of Star Alliance and a United Airlines partner. This fare will earn 100% mileage with United. Provide the Turkish check-in staff with your United MileagePlus number for 100% mileage credit. This is enough for an one way domestic reward, so collect your miles.

How to Book:

• Use dates found at ITA Software Matrix Airfare Search and book on Turkish Airlines

Background Information:

• Visa: US Citizens – Visa on Arrival / $15 for 30 day Visa. Other nationals, check the TIMATIC Visa Database
• Currency: Egyptian Pound (EGP) $1USD = 6.1 EGP

Tips for saving when using credit cards at international destinations:

• No Foreign Transaction Fee Credit Cards to save on international purchases
• Don’t get hit with Dynamic Currency Conversion
• Get your taxes refunded when shopping

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