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Inside Background
Culture 
Egyptians are a very warm and hospitable people accustomed to tourists since...
Last edited: November 20, 2009
History 
Here are a few links to information about the history of Egypt. Brief History...
Last edited: March 12, 2008
Recommended Reading 
Guidebooks: Rough Guide (RG) and Lonely Planet (LP) : both are very...
Last edited: July 12, 2008
Tourist Board Info 
Here are a few links to a variety of tourist information sites about Egypt and...
Last edited: November 09, 2012
Weather & When to Go 
Travelling to Egypt and deciding when is really a matter of activities. If you...
Last edited: November 15, 2011
10 commandments for a safe trip 
1. TOURIST SAFETY & SECURITY You are the one responsible for your own...
Last edited: September 04, 2012
Be Ready For Traveler’s Diarrhea 
The most common medical problem will be traveler’s diarrhea (or Traveller's...
Last edited: April 28, 2013
Budget Travel 
Egypt is still surprisingly good for budget travelers, if you do your homework...
Last edited: November 06, 2012
Cairo 
Cairo Overview Cairo is a busteling city with lots going on and so much to do...
Last edited: November 08, 2012
Cairo by Flight from Sharm One Day Trip 
Please see this page too: http://www.tripad... & shop around for the best...
Last edited: July 09, 2010
Calling home 
When calling home do not use the pay phone located everywhere. Instead use your...
Last edited: April 13, 2007
Choosing a Tour Company or Tour Guide 
A tour company will bring together a package for you, They will book your...
Last edited: January 22, 2012
Compare Holiday Packages 
There are hundreds if not thousands of local and worldwide companies that sell...
Last edited: April 08, 2013
Entrance Fees 
As of Oct 25-Nov 6 2007   Actual ticket prices Place...
Last edited: March 26, 2009
Felucca Tours & Cruises 
This is a list of recommended feluccas (traditional sailing boats) that offer...
Last edited: May 21, 2013
Hotel Standards. 5, 4 or 3 stars? 
A trip to Egypt usually begins with a travel agent, online or in person. No...
Last edited: May 07, 2012
Luxor in One Day 
Do you know that you can see all the must-see attractions in Luxor in one full...
Last edited: December 18, 2010
Pyramids 
Here are a few links to a variety of information about the famous pyramids...
Last edited: May 20, 2007
River Nile 
Here are a few links to information about a famous river. Wiki - Nile River...
Last edited: May 20, 2007
Safety in Egypt 
SECURITY & SAFETY: December 07/2012 The Foreign Office has raised its...
Last edited: April 06, 2013
Smoking Policy 
There wasn't a real smoking policy in Egypt just a few years back. Smoking was...
Last edited: July 30, 2008
Suez Canal 
Here are a few links to various sources of information about the Suez Canal...
Last edited: May 20, 2007
Tourist Traps in Egypt 
This is basically a warning for tourists especially first time visitors to...
Last edited: November 24, 2011
Train Travel in Egypt 
  Tourists usually use trains to travel to Luxor and Aswan from Cairo (800KM...
Last edited: August 26, 2010
Travel tips 
On Your Own or Through a Travel Agent or Guide In view of substantial cultural...
Last edited: July 21, 2010
Travelers with Disabilities 
  Egypt stretches its hands out in welcome to disabled persons. Luckily, Egypt...
Last edited: May 20, 2008
Trips You Must Go On In Sharm El Sheikh 
Please also read: http://www.tripad... Sharm El Sheikh is fast becoming Egypt’s...
Last edited: July 09, 2010
Useful Web Pages 
Companies with Interactive Websites Only This is an ALPHABETICAL list and is...
Last edited: February 13, 2013
Visting Egypt from the UK 
When to visit Egypt: The high season runs from October to April (winter). E...
Last edited: September 02, 2011
Wallpapers & Screensavers 
Here is a link to some goodies from the Egyptian Tourist Authority. Wallpapers...
Last edited: May 19, 2007
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Inside Things to Do
Tourist Traps 
 Tourist traps: Cairo is a great place, but it's worth mentioning a few tourist...
Last edited: April 04, 2011
Africa Safari Park 
Brief: Wild park, river tour, cave, restaurant and motel. Door charge: 250 EGP...
Last edited: May 24, 2013
Al-Khargah Oasis 
Kharga Oasis it is a Capital of the new valley city. It is far from Luxor...
Last edited: November 09, 2012
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Inside For Foreign Visitors
Banks & Money 
The official Exchange Rate is here https://www.banqu... Note the very small...
Last edited: April 12, 2013
Crossing the Border 
Visitors to Egypt from the UK require a visa to enter Egypt, which can be...
Last edited: April 23, 2009
Telephones 
The following are a few essential bits of telephone information for any visitor...
Last edited: May 23, 2007
Tipping & Etiquette 
With a few exceptions, tipping is expected in the tourist industry all over...
Last edited: June 10, 2011
Buying alcohol 
Just be warned that drinks in Sharm el Sheikh Hotels and bars are pricey, a Gin...
Last edited: February 09, 2009
Cairo Gourmet Restaurants 
This is a list of gourmet and fine-dining restaurants in Cairo. Minimum price...
Last edited: January 15, 2012
Cruising the Nile 
With more than hundred ships cruising the Nile during high season, all looking...
Last edited: September 14, 2012
Currency Exchange. Sharm El Sheikh. 
You may want to wait to exchange money in Sharm as rates can be 15% better than...
Last edited: April 12, 2013
Duty Free 
In December 2011 the Egyptian Ministry of Finance issued new strict regulations...
Last edited: September 13, 2012
Female visitors travelling alone 
All visitors to Egypt, whether they are female or male, receive a great deal of...
Last edited: September 19, 2012
Health Information 
There are several good websites with health information for travelers to Egypt...
Last edited: September 09, 2009
Recommended Cruises 
It is hoped that this list of cruises in Aswan, Luxor and Lake Nasser will be...
Last edited: April 04, 2013
Suggested individual tipping in Egypt 
For those that may find the following "guide" on the higher side , here's...
Last edited: December 15, 2011
Use of a mobile phone 
Many travellers are chocked when they return back home from their holidays to...
Last edited: June 13, 2011
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