1. Egypt is Safe

The very first question about Egypt is that is it safe? Yes, it has some security issues due to the terrorism used to be on in the country but you can choose your travel destinations by yourself. Plus, you should know that no country assures safety for its tourists all the time. But it is suggested that you must take good concern in the security matter while booking your tour and hotels to stay. Your guide will help you with the safety doubts for Egypt tours. Though criminal activity against visitors is generally fairly low and rare, you have to be mindful of petty theft (watch your stuff while you are out in public) and minor tricks.

2. A Dollar Will Go a Long Way

Egypt honestly has a significant value for Americans, Europeans, and most people in the West these days. 1 dollar will be equal to 15 Egyptian pounds. So, a train journey will run you approximately for 11 U.S. cents. A suite at the Nile Ritz-Carlton, a landmark, can be reserved for $186 / night. near the Pyramids of Giza, you can get lunch at a Giza falafel shop named Felfela, where a very fine falafel sandwich will cost you three Egyptian pounds (17 U.S. cents). That may actually be the least expensive meal you would have ever expected to pay for. Egyptians, of course, are on the other extreme of this rate of exchange.

3. The Traffic is Crazy

Out of Southeast Asia, Cairo’s roads are the busiest you will come through. Public transport across the populous capital (population: 28 million) is usually by car for tourists and residents alike, so traffic may add up in a rush so hold your wheels to the hard ground. A thirty-minute ride could take two hours without caution. There are lesser people who follow traffic rules which creates a hustle on the road howling with car horns. Keep your patience intact while on the roads for the exploration.

4. Egypt is not off for Ramadan

Many people assume that Egypt, being a Muslim majority country, restrict tourism services but it is not so. You may have to take care of eating and drinking in public out of respect but the business goes on normally. Opening hours can vary for certain places but all tourist sites will still be fully accessible and the Ramadan activities are unlikely to hinder your travel. In addition, many places throughout Ramadan may not serve alcohol.

5. Summer Heat is Unbearable

There is an obvious reason why so many people say they want to avoid visiting Egypt from May to August during summer. It is actually because the heat is intolerable and most places of sightseeing offer little shade. You may not feel much dry, severe, and extreme heat if you visit Egypt mid-May which actually indicates that the summer temperature is not at the peak at that period of time.

6. Cairo is Amazing

Cairo is the main city of Egypt and despite all the crowd on the roads, it has its value as an Islamic city. Cairo has the most interesting monuments and religious places from Islamic times. You would be amazed by the structures, carvings, and bazaars of Cairo. This city is a must-go-to if you plan a tour to Egypt.

7. Egyptian Food is Worth Dying For

Egyptian cuisine is full of taste and variety. The vegetables, spices, and lentils are drawn from the Egyptians lands. The cooks bring out the traditional taste of the region through their skills. Foods like Aish Baladi (peasant bread with mezze), kabab wa kofta (meats grilled on charcoal with distant spices), Kushaari (macaroni, rice, and lentils served with spiced tomato and garlic sauce) and Baklawa which you already have an idea about. If you are going to Egypt, do not miss their food or you are going to regret it big time!