Health & Safety
Vaccines:Hep A, Typhoid
Water:Do NOT drink tap water.
“Stomach bugs ("Pharaoh's Revenge") common.”
🇪🇬 Egypt
Gift of the Nile
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Essential Travel Info for Egypt
Visa Requirements
EU Citizens:Visa on Arrival ($25) or E-Visa.
Others:Visa on Arrival for many.
Internet & SIM
Quality:Okay in cities.
Action:Vodafone or Orange.
Money & Tipping
Cash vs Card:Cash (EGP) essential.
Tipping:Baksheesh is a way of life. Tip everyone.
Getting Around
Apps:Uber, Careem
Drive:Drive on the RIGHT. Absolute chaos.
Cairo Metro is good. Trains along Nile.
Safety: Exercise Caution
Tourist areas heavy security. Generally safe but scams high.
SOS:122
Climate & Weather
Day
35°C (Summer)
Night
20°C
Sunny Hours:
Desert. Scorching summers. Pleasant winters.
Electricity
220V • Type C / F
Local Etiquette
- •Dress very modestly.
- •PDA is frowned upon.