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For many people planning to visit Cairo a trip to the Pyramids at Giza is a high spot on their itinerary. There is no reason why this shouldn?t be so, however, it?s worth preparing yourself before you go, as it can also be a tricky experience.
Hawkers and touts will approach you and their attentions can be persistent. My advice is be courteous whatever your answer. If you are interested in a camel ride or in buying something then negotiate what you feel is a reasonable price. If not politely say no and walk away. That is, however, much easier said than done as no is not always immediately taken as an answer. The first time we visited the Great Pyramid I opted to walk round the exterior while my husband went inside. Within a few steps someone had placed a turban on my head and was trying to lead me towards a camel, offering a free ride. It took me two or three minutes of refusing until I was able to walk away. I did feel awkward but it also made me realise that, sadly, a polite but short ?No thank you? may avoid the difficulties that a longer conversation may draw you into.
If someone tries to give you something or put something into your hands try not to take it, once you are holding an object it is quite difficult to give it back and you may be manoeuvred into handing over money for something you don?t really want. This almost happened to my husband and I on our second trip to Cairo, when I considered us to be fairly experienced with such situations. I had an armful of trinkets and my husband was tying to negotiate the return of ?20.00 that had been taken out of his hand. It was a very unpleasant situation and one that left me feeling guilty at not handling it better. If things do start to get out of hand then there are often tourist police nearby who you may be able to call upon if you don?t feel able to manage the situation your self.
Above all be firm in saying no but try not to be discourteous or rude. And don?t let it get in the way of enjoying your visit. Leave a Comment
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| | | | Hawkers and hassle: probabely you'd meet with very... | Tip Rating: | | | | |
probabely you'd meet with very handsome egyptian guys,those will be waiting for you at the historic&touristic sites..they'll try to approach you,''oh god u look different,i want to be yourfriend,i want to take a photo of you to show it to my family.blablabla''''..
well..,if u wrote me now i'd tell you about all the tricks ,we can be friends u know,, do you wanna see the pyramids with me?..special prices because you are my friend...do you like my smile..don't you?..hehehe..i know you do..my sunglasses is 'police' by the way..it costed me 50$ but since we are friends now ,you can only pay 60$ ,:)))) Leave a Comment
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