Egypt Travel Tips

About Egypt

When you’re in Egypt, some patience, a nice smile and some simple humor work like magic in solving many problems and bypassing many obstacles on the way.

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Airports In Egypt

The complete list of Airports and Heliports in Egypt. Directory of Airports in Egypt including size, in operation or not and all IATA and ICAO codes.

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Visiting a Religious Site

These are the important customs a traveler, especially a woman-traveller should know when it comes to visiting Islamic or Coptic sights for sightseeing.

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Sights's Entrance Fees

HISTORICAL & CULTURAL SIGHTS’ ENTRANCE FEES IN EGYPT. The most up to date prices announced by The Supreme Council of Antiques in Egypt.

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Bargaining in Egypt

The Art of Bargaining in Egypt. You will learn how not to overpay, and get a lower price, the art of bargaining in bazaars and local markets in Egypt.

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Currency in Egypt

What is the currency used in Egypt? What is the exchange rate against the major world currencies? Where to exchange your hard currency in Egypt? 

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Gay and Lesbian

Lesbian, gay, and bisexual travelers can face challenges when traveling in Egypt. Laws and attitudes in Egypt are different from where you come from. 

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Getting There

Getting there. The majority of travelers to Egypt fly in as there are many flights from Europe & USA. Also, there are other ways to get to Egypt as well.

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Health & Safety

How to stay safe and healthy while traveling in Egypt? A complete guide about scams, crime, health and how to get out the best of your holiday in Egypt.

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Language in Egypt

Egyptians love it when tourists know some Arabic words like “Shokran” “Salam Alaikum” This would create a nice sense between the locals & the foreigners.

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Opening Hours

Work hours and vacation: A full work week is generally considered five 8-hour work days in Egypt, from Sunday through Thursday to a maximum of six full days.

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Passport & Visa

This is a part of our frequently asked questions that give visitors more detailed information about regulations of obtaining regular gentry visa to Egypt.

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Ramadan in Egypt

How can Ramadan affect your vacation in Egypt? What etiquette should a traveler to Egypt during Ramadan follow to get a more enjoyable trip?

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Student Travelers

Egypt is interesting to a student. Being a student that almost traveling on a tight budget you need to know how to get the most out of your trip.

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Telephones

Whether you will visit major cities, small villages along the Nile, or even have a safari in the desert. You need to know about telephones in Egypt.

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Time in Egypt

The notion of time is in fact, different from one country to the other and one culture to the other. 5 minutes in Egypt might mean from 10 to 20 minutes.

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Tips for Families

Considering a family vacation to Egypt but feel a little bit worry? Please do not. Read this information about how to get the best family holiday in Egypt.

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Tips for Solo Women

Have you heard a lot of mixed information about how difficult for a solo female to survive in Egypt? If your answer is YES, then click on the above link &..

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Tips on Accommodation

Planning to visit Egypt anytime soon? Wondering about the hotels’ categories, services & prices?. Explore all a traveler needs to know about hotels in Egypt.

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Tipping {Baksheesh}

Tipping in Egypt is a serious business. Why, When, how, who? Here is the most complete and up to date guide for Tipping in Egypt Mar 2020. Read before you go!

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Transportation in Egypt

A traveler to Egypt has a lot of options when it comes to Transportation in Egypt. Planes, Trains {including sleeping train} Buses, Ferries, Taxis, and Uber.

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Travel Insurance

Travel insurance for Egypt – All you need to know about travel insurance for Egypt. Recommended Travel Insurance Companies for Travel Insurance to Egypt.

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Traveling with Kids

Traveling in Egypt with kids. Honest advice on traveling with kids in Egypt from health & safety to the best activities kids can enjoy on a holiday in Egypt.

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Travel with Disabilities

Solutions that work for travelers with disabilities visiting Egypt. Get to know how can a traveler with disabilities enjoy free a hassle Egypt to the fullest.

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Toilets In Egypt

Toilets in Egypt. Sit down, stand up, paper or jet stream? Hotels & restaurants offer a restroom which is very clean & easily comparable to western standards.

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Touts and Scams

Avoid travel scams while exploring amazing Egypt. Here is a piece of advice to avoid being scammed whether by a taxi driver at the Airport or by middlemen during ..

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Vegetarian Travelers

Planning a trip to Egypt? Looking forward to exploring new sites & tasting local, ethnic vegetarian food and vegan food in Egypt? Here are your practical tips.

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Distance Between Cities

How far is Aswan from Cairo? See the most accurate distance to other cities from Cairo – A list of major cities in Egypt measured in kilometers (km).

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Electricity in Egypt

The electric current in Egypt is 220V.  Therefore it is recommended to have an electricity converter with travelers to use the gadgets he brings from home.

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WIFI

All information a traveler to Egypt needs to know about internet connectivity and WIFI availability along with its prices and how to get it for free. The full story.

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