I'm going to Egypt pretty soon, what's important to know?

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7ala is fluffy ?

I am very disappointed to see what some of the other people have written here, some of them have been rather extreme in their comments.

You will find that English is spoken in most places, except if you go off the beaten track. If you'd like to, it would be well received if you leant some small phrases in Egyptian.
Some of the musts to see are =
The Pyramids, the Egyptian Museum, the Valley of the Kings, Karnak Temple, Luxor Temple, Hatchepsut's Temple, Philea Temples, the Aswan Dam, & Abu Simbel (depending on where you are going).
I dont know how you are travelling or what parts of Egypt you are going to, but some simple rules are =
Be confident, be careful of your belongings, drink plenty of water (bottled only), use sunscreen, wear a hat. I would also avoid the nightclubs, as you would attract the wrong kind of attention. I have worn a wedding ring in the past & it does help some, but a woman travelling alone will always have hassle. Just be polite & confident & you'll be ok.
Truthfully, i never felt safer than when i was living in Egypt, i mean i wouldnt walk in the street at night in London alone, but in Luxor, apart from odd hassling, i was always safe. If you do have a problem, go to the ladies, they will stand by you & scare off the hassler.
As for the Boys, be very careful, some of them are just so cute & dam good actors, the clubs & pubs in Luxor are full of them.
BUT there are really nice & honest people in Egypt, just some who give it a bad name, as in all countries.
If you want any more info, do email me.
I hope you enjoy your holiday, i loved it when i went, & i made some good friends along the way.

-katii-

don't drink the water and use botteled water to brush your teeth because it can give you a tummy bug and it ain't nice i went to egypt last summer its great !

Brian D

If your American I suggest you make sure you know the phone number to the American embassy and where it is located. Also the embassy will be able to tell you where it is not safe to go, and what is appropriate attire.

Heres the link to the Embassy http://cairo.usembassy.gov/
It would be a good idea to look over the site.

Another great site is the Department of State website, they have some good travel information on there,

Here is the link
http://www.state.gov/

Here the link to the Egypt page
http://www.state.gov/p/nea/ci/c3729.htm

I'm a Fanpire!!<3 Spunk R

look at the mummies and tombs if you can and bring a lot of light clothing.

Here are some great places to visit

http://www.egy2000.com/places.htm

don't drink the water unless it's filtered and don't wander alone

Kevin F

Our government provides fairly good security information. Check that out, then Google Egypt Travel.

The one very important thing you need to know is where is the nearest American consulate?

angelikabertrand64

Like any Middle-Eastern state, Egypt too, has its own customs , rituals and tradition.
I would urge you not to go alone out there at night, always make sure you have company with you.
Beaware of keeping your belongings safe at all times, especially your American pass port. Same goes for your travel cheques and money.
If you like to be acomidating, you could wear the traditional female wear which is so custom in this region. It would probably make a very high impression on them. Remember not to socialize with men, as they do not allow to have contact with females other than with their married once.
It's not wise shaking hands with them. As they have different customs. If you become aquainted with a good lady friend, the usually custom of greeting is few kisses on each of your cheek. I know so from my Eygyptain friend that i have been close with for years.

Travel sites
Eygptain Museum
Eygptains Pyramides
Cairo
River Nile river if you can go there for a day view.

http://www.memphistours.com/

peter h

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Egypt

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ancient_Egypt

These should help u on your travels

Hophop

having a travel agent will fix this all, so i guess this first visit for you and first visit usually have travel agent arrange it, so no need to worry a lot.

iman(mooney )is brincizza

well... to help you a littlleee bit around the streets from the guys.. always keep your head looking on the ground donthave your eyes wondering because that gives guys ideas'... an try to wear appropriate clothing because if you want less eyes from the guys an dont want any harm.. dont wear like some tight shorts or dont even wear shorts an well you should know whats covering the body.. i would wear long sleaves to by the way.. an something that doesnt grab the bodies attention.. an if a guy says something to you ignore him an keep your head to the ground because me my self is american but my dads 100% egyptian an my moms 100% white american im mixed btw.. either way because i have a loo of me that looks american ive had some guys say stuff but all i did was keep my head facing the ground an ignored it.. try to keep your hair tied up to.... incase a realll stupid guy comes up to you or your walking by one an they touch your hair.. trust me its happend to me.. an all i did was give a dirty look.. theres nothing i could do... but hopefully insha'Allah nothing happens an your trip will be very fun an rememorible.. an by the way make sure your always walking with a family guy friend w.e.. make sure your not walking alone though

Ehab

it looks like ur mocking, but don't worry, u probably won't be harassed, we have the "Don't harass ******" rule

Moonrise

egypt is safer than any city i have been to .i will answer your questions one by one.
avoid going to far away places without company .
if you go on a tour , you will move with the group.the Pyramids , the Sphinx , and the Egyptian Museum are worth seeing.
public transport is not good , too crowded even for us .
taking a cab is ok , better with company in the evenings .
everybody knows English and is ready to help even with body language .you dont have to buy a dictionary , English is 1st foreign language in schools .boys may harrass a` female if she shows too much of her body or attracts attention.
Ignore any harrassment .
no one would look at your fingers .
just be natural .
enjoy your trip .

Jerry

you can get more details from here, i guess..
http://www.lonelyplanet.com/worldguide/egypt/

and oh, learn to walk like an egyptian

Bumble Bee

Good luck

RaZzEd-Up*PuT-uP-sHuT-uP!!!

Dye your hair brown for starters if you're blonde & don't go anywhere, even stray the slightest bit!

Make sure you're always with people you know & stay close!

Wear reasonably modest clothing, not short shorts or mini skirts.

You will be abducted & used as a white sex slave...it's happened before.

But apart from all that...don't get paranoid & enjoy yourself & have fun!

Smith

dont buy too much crap there :P

quantumrift

You should learn to say in Arabic: "There is no god but Allah, and Mohammed is his prophet". It might save your life.

Ashley D

Don't drink the water. And bring noseplugs - Egyptians smell pretty raunchy from what I remember.

Greg B

Egypt? Oh! they have Nude Beaches!!!

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