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Inside Background
Culture 
Egyptians are a very warm and hospitable people accustomed to tourists since...
Last edited: November 14, 2006
History 
Here are a few links to information about the history of Egypt. Brief History of
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: March 04, 2008
Weather & When to Go 
Travelling to Egypt and deciding when is really a matter of activities. If you...
Last edited: July 07, 2008
Be Ready For Traveler’s Diarrhea 
The most common medical problem will be traveler’s diarrhea.  This can be...
Last edited: July 11, 2008
Budget Travel 
A great way to visit Egypt without being part of a tour is to hire a guide...
Last edited: May 27, 2008
Cairo 
Here are a few links to some tourist information about Cairo. Cairo Egypt Guide...
Last edited: December 03, 2007
Calling home 
When calling home do not use the pay phone located everywhere. Instead use your...
Last edited: April 13, 2007
Entrance Fees 
As of Oct 25-Nov 6 2007   Actual ticket prices Place...
Last edited: February 20, 2008
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 Info
Last edited: May 20, 2007
Safety in Egypt 
In general, Egypt is a safe country to travel. Egyptians are very friendly - if...
Last edited: June 20, 2008
Smoking Policy 
There wasn't a real smoking policy in Egypt just a few years back. Smoking was...
Last edited: May 27, 2008
Suez Canal 
Here are a few links to various sources of information about the Suez Canal...
Last edited: May 20, 2007
Travel Tips 
Train Travel in Egypt Traveling by trains in Egypt is an experience by itself...
Last edited: March 20, 2008
Travelers with Disabilities 
  Egypt stretches its hands out in welcome to disabled persons. Luckily, Egypt...
Last edited: May 20, 2008
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 Transportation
Checking In To Your Hotel 
You may find that when you go to your hotel to check in, your luggage is left...
Last edited: December 08, 2007
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Inside For Foreign Visitors
Banks & Money 
1 Egyptian Pound (E£)=100 piastres (pt) You can exchange traveler checks or...
Last edited: June 27, 2008
Crossing the Border 
Visitors to Egypt from the UK require a visa, which can be obtained on arrival...
Last edited: January 06, 2008
Important Phrases 
Hello – Ahlan wa sahlan Goodbye – Salam Peace be with you – Salam alekum And...
Last edited: March 23, 2008
Telephones 
The following are a few essential bits of telephone information for any visitor...
Last edited: May 23, 2007
Tipping & Etiquette 
There are a variety of opinions about tipping in Egypt.  Some say that tipping...
Last edited: June 21, 2008
Buying alcohol 
Just be warned that drinks in Sharm el Sheikh Hotels and bars are pricey, a Gin...
Last edited: July 25, 2008
Cruising the Nile 
With more than hundred ships cruising the Nile during high season, all looking...
Last edited: July 13, 2008
Suggested individual tipping in Egypt 
Below you find amounts for suggested tipping while in Egypt if you are not...
Last edited: July 25, 2008
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