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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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