17 Useful Things To Know Before Traveling To Egypt

With the number of Egyptian friends I have (and that often took me around while I was in Cairo), you’d imagine everything would have gone smoothly.

You see, Egypt is a gorgeous country, with a unique, complicated, and incredibly interesting history; it has a rich culture, and there are lots to see and do.

Yet, it’s worth asking yourself a number of questions before visiting Egypt – and looking for answers for them.

Is Egypt safe?

If you are thinking of traveling to Egypt, you need to understand that this is an extremely complex country.

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Army is everywhere

This should not intimidate you at all! Remember that Egypt relies a lot on tourism and making sure tourists are and feel safe is important.

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Scams, hassling and bribery are an issue

In certain places, like the Pyramids, I was incessantly pursued by street vendors or other service providers who wouldn't accept a refusal.

03.

You need a visa

You will need a visa for traveling to Egypt. Citizens of many countries can get an online visa really easily.

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