Travel tips
Logistics that protect the trip.
These are the habits we wish every first-time visitor adopted before arguing about which temple to see twice.
Movement
- Book intercity trains or flights with buffer — delays happen.
- Keep hotel addresses in Arabic on your phone for drivers.
- Domestic flights save days; trains save atmosphere. Choose deliberately.
- Never schedule a dawn site visit the morning after a late Red Sea arrival.
Money & paperwork
- Carry a mix of card and cash; ATMs exist but queues vary.
- Photograph passport pages and entry stamps; store offline.
- Check current visa rules for your nationality before you fly.
Heat, dress, respect
- Light layers beat fashion fabric that traps heat.
- Shoulders and knees covered help in religious sites and many neighborhoods.
- Ask before photographing people, especially in markets and mosques.
- Drink water earlier than you think you need it.
Communication
- Download offline maps for Cairo districts and temple areas.
- Learn basic greetings; effort changes conversations.
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