I will travel soon to Egypt any Tips Please?

Answer 1

Well, I think Criss mentioned most of all Tips, but I would like to add the following:

- People there like tourists, whether Americans or others. They distinguished between the people and governments.

- Please, take with you a sun glasses and hat.
- You don't have to pay tip for everyone, unless you like to do for some persons you feel they rendered you extra service.
- Try to enjoy Cairo for three or four days....and the same in Alexandria or Sharm El Shaikh.
- Don't hesitate to ask help, if you was in need , from Tourist Police, they are there for you.

Enjoy your trip, and find below some links which may be of help to you.

Answer 2

Try to learn some key phrases before you go such as "thank you", "hello", "restroom".

Use bottled water wherever you go. Don't even use their ice cubes.

Wear light clothing that covers you from the sun; shade hat; sunscreen.

Take lots of photos.

Use common sense.

Egypt is a fascinating country with wonderful, friendly people. We toured the city of Cairo, which is another world all together, plus visited the pyramids and the sphinx of Giza, Sakkara, Luxor, the Valley of the Kings, Aswan, sailed the Nile River and flew out to Abu Simbal which was the highlight of the trip for us. We felt very safe because the the government was very serious about our safety. We went in June, which was horrendous; the heat was terrible. But the history of the country, the beautiful wall engravings, the statuary, hyroglyphics, market places, people, and our wonderful tour guide more than made up for it. The food is different from what we were used to, but very good. The sky was absolutely fabulous with no pollution and you saw people down by the river with oxen, cows, donkeys etc., and felt as though you had stepped back in time. The streets of Cairo are teeming with traffic which include jam packed buses, donkeys, camels, carts, automobiles and pedestrians, all fighting for the right of the road. We visited several bazaars, ate in the local restaurants, and generally had the time of our lives. A beautiful, haunting and gracious country and people. I hope you are able to go and enjoy it as much as we did!! Don't miss Abu Simbal; it is absolutely fascinating and the history behind it is not to be missed.

Answer 3

This tips are very helpfull to me, because I will go to my Egypt vacation in October, thet would be my first time to go there, my first trip to African continent ... I really hope so to have a good time in Cairo and Ein El Soukhna (Stella di mare resort).

Answer 4

Sharm El Sheikh rocks

Answer 5

i lived there for 10 years of my life

i say-- tips?
no tips really

just like you're going anywhere else
make sure you have lots of water
and that you wear light, light colored clothing

be nice to the locals,
theyre all really nice to tourists

you can always bargain for a cheaper price on
ANYTHING
in egypt
so remember that
keep it in mind

dont be afraid of food on the street
like corn on the cob
or the hot yams

but never eat the street candys and stuff
unless its store bought

and yep
thats all

always tip everyone
they love it :)

have fun

Answer 6

Take Toilet paper. They use the bode (Sp) its a thing with water that washes you. They are common and toilet paper is not very common over there. It was very expensive per roll. I don't remember how much but i remember thinking that i was glad i had a hole bunch of it at home. I went 3 days with out TP but then i had to have some that was all there was to it.

Answer 7

just enjoy . and don't just look at things and the people with your eyes use your heart . Egypt is the most wonderful place on the earth .

Answer 8

Go to Flight Information conter ask for Egypt surely you will get it.

Answer 9

Whatever you do-Don't say you are American. Try to speak with a different accent. It may save your life. Oh yeah, be on the lookout for Osama-big reward if you provide info that leads to the arrest, capture or killing of him.

Answer 10

Dont take things from the pyramids, dont pet the Cobras.