However, I have family and friends who keep on trying to discourage me from going. I would be going in a tour group with a tour guide. My trip would take me on the Nile cruise, in and around Luxor, Cairo, Aswan etc..Please advise!!
2007-09-06 15:14:50 · 10 answers · asked by Madd Scientist 3 in Travel ➔ Africa & Middle East ➔ Egypt
I went to Egypt last spring. It is pretty safe, especially with a tour group, but be sensible. We had an awesome time, and the sights were amazing. Food was ok but blah. Under no circumstances should you drink the water or eat raw fruit or vegetables. Because, they are sold by weight, and the Egyptians inject them with the water to make them weigh more. I didn't get sick, because I even brushed my teeth with bottled water.
The one problem we encountered was theft. It is crucial that you do not bring valuables with you. Keep your camera and passport with you at all times. Keep a copy of your passport somewhere else.
Above all, keep all your luggage locked when you leave your room at the hotel or on the cruise boat. Put all your cosmetics and everything else in there.
It is an expected and accepted practice, even in the best hotels, for the housekeepers to steal from you. Every woman in our tour group had items stolen from us.
If you exchange money in the hotel "bank," write down how much you are giving the guy and show him what you wrote, and count it out to him--then when he counts it, count it again, in front of him. I hope that it will be the same as what you wrote and what he said he gave you as he counted it, but they are very good at sleight of hand and over counting, skimming off the top for themselves.
The only other negative issues we encountered were the constant hawking from vendors, who get right up in your face and try to give you stuff 'free," but eventually they find you again and demand payment for their "gift." Don't be afraid to be rude to them and tell them to leave you alone.
When on the cruise, it's very entertaining at Aswan, because these guys come up to the boat in their little boats and throw stuff up at you that they want you to buy. That's ok, but check with the boat gift shop who might sell you the same stuff but cheaper. Also near Aswan at the dam, little beggar kids will throw old film cannisters up on the deck and want you to put in money and throw them back. We just threw them back empty, for the most part. Or we just put in a couple of pennies.
And basically, remember, that in Egypt anytime someone does something for you, taking a picture, etc., they expect to be paid. No matter what you pay them, they will want more, too! That's a little tiring.
I think if you follow this advice you might have a good time. Have a good trip.
2007-09-06 16:27:36 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Egypt is safe. As your going with a tour group you will be even safer as you won't get lost.
Egypt has less crime than some western countries i don't know why people think Egypt is not safe.
I go to Egypt on my own and have been traveling to Egypt every 2 months for all of this year and I'm not going to stop visiting Egypt is amazing.
I say don't worry go on this trip you will have a brilliant time the Egyptians are really friendly.
Have a great time as I'm sure you will. xx
2007-09-07 04:50:45 · answer #2 · answered by Crazy girl 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sounds like a fantastic trip. U.S. State Dep't publishes info sheets on other countries which include info on safety concerns. see website below. there are certain parts of Egypt which should be avoided. You may want to address this subject with the tour company. Hope you have a great trip.
2007-09-06 22:23:07 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes Egypt is a safe place to visit. Millions of tourists visit Egypt without fear and without regrets as you will see by yourself, have a nice trip.
2007-09-07 03:24:55 · answer #4 · answered by Balsam 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You dont mention where your from? If America ,I wouldnt because of the recent threat by Osama bin to the United States!
2007-09-07 00:25:37 · answer #5 · answered by DagNaggit limpuladerfy II 4 · 1⤊ 2⤋
at least it's not more dangerous than the states & europe
don't worry honey
enjoy your trip
2007-09-07 03:29:41 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
You will be at great safe I guarantee
2007-09-07 07:05:48 · answer #7 · answered by Most1990 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
of course it is safe
U can go anywhere anytime
egyptian people are so friendly & will welcome u
U r welcome to Egypt & enjoy ur time
2007-09-07 03:50:28 · answer #8 · answered by sra2fat 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
No problem - been twice
2007-09-07 04:05:43 · answer #9 · answered by brainstorm 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
ofcors it is safe
c this http://www.touregypt.net/monument.htm
2007-09-07 04:26:06 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋