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Egypt
Capital: Cairo · Africa
Egypt — Pyramids, Nile, Red Sea. Pickpocket and tout pressure is intense.
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Safety
Use caution Safety summary
Egypt — Pyramids, Nile, Red Sea. Pickpocket and tout pressure is intense.
Best time to visit
Oct–Apr
Visa & entry
eVisa for many nationalities.
Airlines
Major carriers operating to and from Egypt.
EgyptAir
MS· Flag carrier
Nile Air
NP
Air Cairo
SM
Turkish Airlines
TK
Emirates
EK
Travel tips
- Dress modestly at religious sites (cover shoulders & knees)
- Friday is the rest day — many shops close
- Greet with right hand; it's the polite default
- Carry small change for tips ("baksheesh")
Common scams & risks
- "Closed temple" trick — temples are open
- Camel rides at pyramids escalating fees
- Restaurant menu without prices
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