Visitors are required to possess a passport valid for 6 months from the date of travel, Entry visa is also required for most countries, A tourist visa is valid for a period of 4 weeks and may be either single or multiple entry, depending on your need & you travel plans, some nationalities can obtain the entry visa at Cairo airport as USA, Canada, England, Europe Union countries as France, Italy, Holland, Germany, Spain, Greece …. Also Sweden, Switzerland but most of the other countries need to get visa from the Egyptian embassy before arrival.
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Only Video Cameras must be declared & registered on your passport at the customs gate (after the passport control) still Cameras, personal lap top or Cell phones are not required to be declared
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Egypt is considered conservative religious country but not so strict at the same time so clothing for tourists (both Men & Women) may wear shorts & short sleeves except if they are planning to visit religious places as Old Churches & Mosques it is recommended to wear long sleeves
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Internet service is available in all 4 or 5 stars hotels, internet cafes are available in Cairo & Alexandria & it can be found easily also in Luxor & Aswan
Cell Phone is available the international services must be compatible to the GSM system witch is mostly used in Europe
Hospitals & Medical care is available in Cairo, Alexandria, Luxor, Aswan, Sharm El Sheikh, Hurghada and most of the touristy cities |
It is recommended to always drink bottles of mineral water witch is available all over the country tap water is clean & can be used for shower washing teeth.
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The Currency: Egypt's currency is the Egyptian Pound 1 pound =100 piaster pt There are notes in denominations of 25 and 50 pt and 1, 5, 10, 20, 50, 100 pounds
Exchange Rates: 1 USD = 6.10 Egyptian pounds – 1 Euro = 7.10 Egyptian pounds (rates as per Winter of 2003) Money can be officially changed at American Express and Thomas Cook offices, |
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we advise carrying tissues with you at all times, as egyptian public washrooms do not provide tissue in the toilet. there will likely be an attendant who will supply a small piece of tissue for a fee, however to be on the safe side much better to carry some with you. the toilets utilize a water tap for cleaning, usually at the back of the toilet. take care if you choose to use it as they spray up not down. carry 1 le notes to tip the washroom attendants – this applies to both men’s and women’s washrooms. |
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shopping or rather, bargaining is one traveller’s dream and another’s nightmare. in the bazaars you are expected to haggle. if you want some tips, try watching ‘life of brian’ before heading to egypt! the trick is to keep smiling. it’s all part of the game. a friendly bit of bargaining will generally get you what you want. if you are persistent you can probably get it for about half the original price. be careful, though, not to offer an absurdly low figure as this will cause resentment and you are unlikely to get a good deal. many shops have a ‘fixed price’ policy. generally except in the more up market establishments this is nonsense and they will still be prepared to negotiate. buying as a group can also achieve a better price for all of you. |
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breakfast is included every day along with some other meals as indicated in your trip notes. you will need to budget for additional meals and some guidance on how much to bring is given in your trip notes. as a general rule, a light meal (pita bread sandwiches for lunch) will cost around us$3-4. a more substantial meal (soup and main meal) will cost around us$6–8. a litre of water costs about us $1, while a bottle of beer will set you back around us $2-3. on arrival at cairo airport there is a duty free shop, where you can purchase a variety of spirits.
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General Packing List Remember - the lighter you travel the better! A lockable suitcase with wheels is ideal if you flying & go by Nile cruise, but if you going by train or felucca so it is recommended to have a pack back It is recommended that you keep your luggage weight around 15kg and certainly no more than 20kg. A small or medium-sized backpack (45-50 litres) is another good option. |
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Tipping is part of the fabric of life. The local word is baksheesh, Everyone constantly tips everyone else and foreign travelers are expected to comply with this system. It is part of everyday life and is a form of remuneration for doing something, regardless of the standard of service. This is quite confusing for those used to the western concept of tipping as a way of showing appreciation. If you dining out at a restaurant, it is also customary to leave a tip for the waiter about 10% of the bill. Also upon arrival we will give you a general idea of how & who to tip. & to budget it is about 6 $ per person per day. |
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80% of egyptians are muslims who generally do not drink, and for them there are severe restrictions on the purchase of alcohol. most restaurants and tourist spots do serve alcoholic drinks, and if you have purchased duty free, you may drink it in your room. however, alcohol is not readily available to purchase by the bottle, and alcoholic drinks can be expensive, so please check the price first when ordering. also it is not allowed to drink in public, streets, trains,……etc. |
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police: 122 fire brigade: 180 ambulance: 123 |
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