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Its good to take a small handbag or backpack to keep all your things in when your out on excursions. I usually take a small rucksack & keep all my things in such as camera, sunglasses, suncream, money etc.
Egypt is a very warm country all year round during the day so make sure you take plenty of light clothes to wear, i tend to wear long gypsy skirts when i go, that way my legs are covered but its light linen that im wearing to keep cool. In the months between Nov-Apr you will find that the nights in Egypt are abit cooler so you would need to wear a small jacket to keep warm.
Toiletries are very cheap in Egypt, i bought all my stuff from Boots before i went & it cost me a fortune. Since then ive always bought it in Egypt, you can get all the well known brands of shampoo, conditioner, deodrants etc.....insect repellent is a bargain in Egypt, only cost 10 Egyptian pounds. I bought some water spray which comes in a can & its really good for the time you will spend in the pyramid area in the desert camel riding, you can spray it allover your face & body to cool down.
Make sure you buy plenty of camera film before you come to Egypt, many places in Cairo sell film but its expensive & looks old, so you dont know if you will get good quality pictures.
Make sure you take a pair of sunglasses, always needed during the daytime & also lots of beachwear for the pool.
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warm weather clothes in summer including a sunhat , but woollens in winter.
Stout shoes or sports shoes for walking.
most medication available without prescription.
Toilet tissue is often not found in toilets, or an attendant hands a piece on entry - in expectation of bakhsheesh. Poor quality tissue and that available in the market is also poor quality. Best buy Kleenex and bring with you, or use wet wipes, though most toilets do have sprays for washing a la Islamic custom.
film is available, and processing is quite good, even putting digital photos onto CD.
Note, nowadays filming at some sites is forbidden- the Egyptian museum , and inside tombs.
In parts of Alexandria, women are expected to be covered, so they wear a jellbiya over/ instead of a swim suit.
a mosquito repellant machine may prevent restless nights, though malaria is not a problem.
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Yes, this may sound weird but in Egypt / Cairo (including cairo airport) most toilets have running water instead of toilet paper. This is designed with orthodox Muslim rules but become a bit pathetic to foreigners. So keep a roll of toilet paper handy even when you are at hotel and few tissues if you are visiting a toilet. Leave a Comment
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Sponge - you never know what the bathroom will be like in budget accommodations, so I always bring a good sponge, just in case!
I also bring a couple of extra towels, really small ones like dish towels, easier to wash , rinse out and dry than a full size towel, in case the towels are not to one's liking.
THree camers, Digital, 35MM and the throwawy variety. The throwaway is good if you are going on a drunken spree and don't want to be held responsible for ruining or losing the camera. I once did at a traditional Polish dance in Gdansk in 1987.
Photocopied maps, I make photocopies of the maps from the guidebook and carry them around, as much as I love my Rough Guide, it gets heavy at the end of the day. Leave a Comment
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I went to Egypt in the winter, but still was bitten by the mosquitos on several occasions. Bring your bug spray.
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- Comfortable shoes
- Sunglasses
- Panadol
- Vitamin C
- Something for the stomach (in case you get food poisening)
- Something for the flu (uniflu, advil sinus & cold)
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When you are in Egypt, always carry a travel-size pack of tissues/kleenex with you. They can be a life saver, because most public bathrooms do not have toilet paper in them.
You can buy small packs of tissues at any grocery or convienience store in the country. People also sell them on the side of the street. *I have given this advice to people before, and they always call me later to thank me. This really saves people from embarassing situations. Leave a Comment
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BYOT - Bring Your Own Toliet Paper. You can count on the hotel to have it, but everywhere else will not generally have it. Leave a Comment
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Water in Egypt is not drinkable from the tap! Stock up lots of mineral bottled water upon arrival!!!
Try not to eat anything that's not cooked - many in my tour group was having a hard time after eating salad from the cruise ship. So do bring some form of medicine for those with weak stomach... You may also want to bring some biscuits or cup noodles.
Digital camera, viewcam or panaromic camera & batteries are a must even if you're not a photographic fanatic like I'm! Egypt is a great subject for all! Think of 45 centuries of civilization! Leave a Comment
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Do not buy shoes in Egypt!!! Most of the shoes you see are poorly made, even if they look good they won't last. Any shoes that are logo type are probably knock offs. Bring your own. For evening bring low heels or nice sandals. Sidewalks are not great for high heels and the driveways are lower than sidewalk level. Locals walk in the street.
There is now a product here by Biotherm that is 100 SPF sun block. Most of the better pharmacies have it. It costs about 105 LE. As far as medicines go, bring any prescription drugs you use with you. Some drugs, like Fosamex, Zanax and others are here now. Others are not. The laws regarding dispensing of drugs will be changing so it might be a good idea to bring a prescription from your doctor for any drugs you take that are not over-the-counter.
Although drinking water is no longer a big problem, it's better to buy bottled water to be safe.
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