Egypt is the cradle of civilization with the legendary pyramids, majestic Nile and treasures of the pharaohs. The country offers 5000 years of tangible history.
Attractions
Cairo houses the Pyramids of Giza, Sphinx and Egyptian Museum. Luxor is the world's largest open-air museum with Valley of the Kings and Karnak Temple.
Aswan offers Philae Temple and felucca rides on the Nile. Hurghada and Sharm el-Sheikh on the Red Sea are paradise for divers. Alexandria shows Greco-Roman history.
Tipping
Baksheesh is omnipresent. Restaurants: 10-15%. Tour guides: 50-100 EGP per day. Drivers: 30-50 EGP per day. Hotel service: 10-20 EGP. Toilet attendants: 2-5 EGP. Photographing locals: 10-20 EGP.
Traffic Rules
Highway: 90-100 km/h
Country roads: 90 km/h
Urban areas: 50-60 km/h
Desert roads: 100 km/h
Reality check: Traffic rules are theory. Honking is communication. Donkeys and camels on roads. Checkpoints frequent. Alcohol limit: 0.5 per thousand.
Currency & Payment
Egypt uses the Egyptian Pound (EGP). Cash is essential - especially smaller bills for baksheesh. Card payment in hotels and tourist restaurants. US dollars are often accepted.
Ma'salama! Smaller bills are worth their weight in gold - baksheesh is part of the culture!
Important Phone Numbers
Emergency: 122 (Police), 123 (Ambulance), 180 (Fire)
Tourist Police: 126
Tourist Hotline: 16722
Passport Emergency: +20 2 2797 3300
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