Cairo and Alexandria tour | 3 days Cairo and Alexandria tour

1 – Alabaster Vase. Alabaster is a popular thing to buy in Egypt to take home as a souvenir.
2 – Canopic Jars. Canopic Jars would be one of the best things to buy in Egypt as a unique souvenir in my opinion.
3 – Cotton Dress.
4 – Cartouche.
5 – Perfumes.
6 – Mini Water Pipe / Shisha Pipe / Hookah Pipe.
7 – Mini Pyramids.

Egypt is a year-round vacation destination although the summer months can be particularly hot, especially towards the south of Egypt in Luxor and Aswan. The best time to visit Egypt is from September through to April. Christmas, New Year and Easter are very popular times to visit Egypt, so it’s wise to book early

Visiting Egypt in the Spring – “20th of March to 20th of June”
Visiting Egypt in the Summer – “20th of June to 22th of September”
Visiting Egypt in the Autumn – “22th of September to 21th of December”
Visiting Egypt in the Winter – “21th of December to 21th of March”

The dress code in Egypt for women is considered conservative by western standards and it is respectful to obey this code. For men it is not really an issue — normal trousers and shirt or T-shirt are fine — but in Cairo it would not be acceptable to wear short shorts or a tank tops/sleeveless tops.

Passport and Visas:
U.S. citizens must have a visa to enter Egypt. U.S. citizens can obtain a renewable single-entry 30-day tourist visa on arrival at Egyptian airports for a 25 USD fee. … U.S. citizens and the citizens of 44 other countries are eligible to apply through this means in advance of their travel.

From your very first step after landing in Cairo airport, there will be a wide range of comfortable and affordable means of transport under your beck and call. The Fastest and most abundant is the Taxi. It is preferred to avoid white taxis as they Rarely abide by a meter reading and might ask for an exaggerated fare. However, the GPs and meter utilizing Uber transportation service is a preferred alternative. Another popular and highly accessible option for moving around is the Subway/Metro. With the Streets occasionally getting congested with people and automobiles the metro has become one of the fastest means of transportation to move from point A to Point B in Egypt. It tends to get crowded in rush hour times but still stands as a fast and convenient means of transport.

Have no fear Most Egyptians living in Cities have a basic command over the English language and some English words and phrases. However the same cannot be said for French, Italian, Spanish and finally German. Nevertheless, Professionals working in the tourism sector have easily adapted to visitors who don’t speak Arabic. Satisfying the needs of most travellers with a combination of English and other lingual phrases.

Service charges are by default included in the bill when dining in a restaurant. However, these fees go to the restaurant and not the waiters. Knowing this it is advisable and courteous to directly tip the servers with an additional 10 %.

It’s not a must but definitely advisable and beneficial to learn a couple of day to day basic Arabic words and phrases such as greetings amongst others. If you are planning to dive deeper and explore more than the Popular destinations and famous tourist attractions learning some phrases is surely a smart move.

Accommodations for travelers in Egypt fall across a broad range—everything from world class luxury to simple hostel accommodations are available. The nicest hotels compare well with luxury hotels anywhere, Egyptian hotels have their own rating system that loosely classifies them on a 5-star scale. The check-in time in most hotels in Egypt is around midday, 12 or 1 PM.