| Egypt travel tips: |
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| Climate/Clothing |
| Spring: 70°F - 85°F; Summer: 80°F -
130°F; Autumn: 70°F - 85°F; Winter: 60°F
- 85°F. Bring comfortable shoes, a
sweater, clothes you can layer and an
all-weather coat. Sunscreen and a hat or
sunglasses are also recommended. Some
religious sites do not allow shorts or
sleeveless shirts. |
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| Language |
Arabic is the local language. Limited
English is generally understood and
spoken as well.
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| Passports and Visas |
Passport and visa required.
Passports: To be valid at least 6
months or longer after the date of
travel. Please check with the Embassy or
nearest Consulate of the country that
you plan to visit for their
requirements.
Visas: If a visa is required,
obtain it from the appropriate foreign
consular representative. Some
nationalities can get the visa on
arrival, Like USA, Canada, UK,
Singapore, Malaysia, Argentine, Brazil,
Ecuador, East & West Europe
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| Currency |
The Egyptian pound is the currency
of Egypt.
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| Tipping |
Tips are always a matter of personal
discretion. No employees of Egypt
Highlights are permitted to request tips
either personally or on behalf of other
service providers. Although bills
normally include a service charge, it is
customary to add a small gratuity in
restaurants and other places that cater
to tourists. Tipping is considered by
locals to be a part of their normal
remuneration and some may approach you
for additional "compensation". There is
no need to be intimidated by the
request, nor should you feel pressured
to pay more than recommended. If you
become uncomfortable by any behavior you
encounter, please advise your tour
escort or phone our office. Numbers have
been provided in your documents for your
convenience.
We will give you a tipping guideline on
arrival, you may use this guideline (as
appropriate)
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| Electricity |
The voltage used is 220 volts.
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*Note: The U.S. uses 120
volts and you can purchase a converter
and transformer at most hardware stores
for your 120V appliances.
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| Health Precautions |
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No inoculations are necessary when
arriving in Egypte. But consult with
your health care provider before
traveling.
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*To prevent "Montezuma's Revenge,"
avoid the tap water, including raw
fruits and vegetables washed in tap
water. Your stomach may still become
upset due to the change in diet. Bring
anti-diarrhea medicine just in case.
*For the latest overseas travel health
information, call the Center for Disease
Control's traveler's hotline at
404-332-4559. Or visit their web site at
www.cdc.gov
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| Conservation/Code of Conduct |
| Islam is the dominant influence and
many traditional customs and beliefs are
tied up with religion. The people are
generally courteous and hospitable and
expect similar respect from visitors.
Handshaking will suffice as a greeting.
Because Egypt is a Muslim country, dress
should be conservative and women should
not wear revealing clothes, particularly
when in religious buildings and in towns
(although the Western style of dress is
accepted in modern nightclubs,
restaurants, hotels and bars in Cairo,
Alexandria and other tourist
destinations). Official or social
functions and smart restaurants usually
require more formal wear. Smoking is
very common. |
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| Luggage |
| We are not responsible for loss or
damage to luggage and personal
belongings; you MUST report any loss or
damage immediately at the time of the
incident and obtain a written report
from the local authority for submission
to your insurance provider. If you
luggage is lost or damaged by the
airlines, a baggage claim form MUST be
filed with the carrier before leaving
the airport. |
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| Travel Insurance |
| We strongly recommend the purchase
of travel insurance as additional
security in the case of cancellation or
interruption of travel plans, lost or
damaged luggage, travel delays, illness,
or accident. Keep all boarding passes,
ticket copies and receipts for expenses
paid during your trip if it later
becomes necessary to file a claim. |
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