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Things to know when travelling to Egypt
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I've always been fascinated by the pyramids of Egypt, its culture, and the Nile river. I glad I used all my vacation time for this year and spent well over $4,000.

Because Egypt's economy relies heavily on tourist revenues the people cater to the tourists. Tourist buses seemed to have the right of way. People took pictures and waved as you drove by.

My overall impression of Egypt was good but I don't think I'd go back for another visit. I hope the list below will help new travelers to Egypt. This list would have saved me a lot of money!

https://www.cia.gov/cia/publications/factbook/geos/eg.html

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Be a wise shopper

There are a lot of shops in Egypt. You can bargain with the shop owners for a price.
     
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Locals drug and steal from the tourists

There have been cases where tourists were drugged and were robbed in the stores. This normally occurs when a shop owner invites you to drink tea as part of their culture.
     
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$15 Visa

Visas are easy to get. You pay $15 US dollars at the airport. If you don't leave the hotel you don't need a visa.
     
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Aggressive sales

Egyptian shops use bargaining and aggressive sales approach.
     
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Winter is tourist season

In the months of Nov, Dec, Jan are the busiest months for Egypt because of the great weather. You'll expect to see 15C-22C during the day and 5C-10C at night. Bring a swim suit but also a jacket and sweater.
     
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