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Camels   Cairo

Camels, Cairo

 27 Reviews  If your going to get a camel then there is one thing you have to remember. Camels are not horses. Do not try to sit astride it like it is one. Watch the way your guide rides. Scoot all the way up... 

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Papyrus   Hurghada

Papyrus, Hurghada

 2 Reviews  Buying Papyrus by Saladinos Description: When going to most touristic sites you will be followed and surrounded by lots of men offering you to buy their original papyrus papers. It is not an... 

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scams   Luxor

scams, Luxor

 17 Reviews  In our way back from the Valley of Kings, we stopped in a stone factory with some appealing statues in its front, where we bought a wonderful head in lapis-lazuli (not cheap). As a reward, the owner... 

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taxis and transport   Alexandria

taxis and transport, Alexandria

 3 Reviews  Taxi is the prime means of transport. These are atleast 15 years old cars for which I cant recognize the make honestly. English is very alien to everyone in Egypt. Best is to ask the hotel price of... 

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Money/Prices   Cairo

Money/Prices, Cairo

 25 Reviews  Be careful when buying small stone carvings and papyrus. They will always tell you that those are authentic but most of the items they sell in cairo are fake ones. They are not real stones and... 

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Weather in Alexandria   Alexandria

Weather in Alexandria, Alexandria

 2 Reviews  the trap would be the timing of the visit ...don't try to visit ALEXNDRIA in summer..it's very busy and i mean it..moreover the mentality of the egyptian that visit alexnadria to spend the summer... 

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Hawkers and hassle   Cairo

Hawkers and hassle, Cairo

 45 Reviews  Well "yes" the hawkers do hassle you but our guide gave us such dire warnings that we nearly missed out on photos of a lifetime. Our guide wanted us to save all for "her shop". If you know what you... 

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old city ruins- Roman Theatre   Alexandria

old city ruins- Roman Theatre, Alexandria

 1 Review  Over 30 years of excavation have uncovered many Roman remains including this well-preserved theatre with galleries, sections of mosaic-flooring, and marble seats for up to 800 spectators. In Ptolemaic... 

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Papyrus   Cairo

Papyrus, Cairo

 10 Reviews  We were in Cairo and walking down the street, when some guy who was sitting on a terras and drinking his tea, asked us in poor english, if we could help him by writing a postcard to his friends in the... 

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Camera/Video Tax   Cairo

Camera/Video Tax, Cairo

 10 Reviews  It is currently FORBIDDEN to take a camera inside the Egyptian Museum. You must leave your camera at a booth just inside the gate. This is at odds with some of the information posted here previously... 

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Transportation   Cairo

Transportation, Cairo

 13 Reviews  If you travel to Egypt without the aid of Tour group leaving the airport terminal you will be approached by cab drivers offering you a ride anywhere in Cairo. Cab Drivers inside the terminal assume... 

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Health   Cairo

Health, Cairo

 3 Reviews  As for staying healthy, don't drink the tap water in Cairo -- even at the best hotels. It's also a good idea to avoid raw vegetables, unpeeled fruit and street food. Finally, always have change on... 

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Beware of Ask-Aladdin Egypt Tour Operator

by EasyTravelers

BEWARE this tour operator! My wife and I just returned from a trip to Egypt using Ask-Aladdin, and we feel scammed. The tour guides and other personnel were great because their pay depends on tips paid by travelers for good service. However, the owner made arrangements that were not what we asked for and paid for, and showed utter contempt for his customers. One example occurred at Abu Simbel. We had booked an entire day for Abu Simbel, flying from Aswan. We had traveled from America and wanted to spend an entire day there. Our flight was very early in the morning, arriving at Abu Simbel before 7:00 a.m. Our guide took us to the entrance where he gave his description and informed us that guides were not permitted inside, and then he said, “It is now 7:35; I will meet you back at the restaurant in one hour, at 8:35.” We were stunned. Why? Were we going to have breakfast? No, we have to...

Luxor Karnak Temple 'guide'

by madamh

The bedouin looking fellow who leads tourists into a corner through a door for great photo ops and a betrothal ceremony but insists you haven't tipped him when you have and asks all the party for tips! Give him a good tip? Don't be lead away from the main route

exagerate warning

by roryhall

Yes, it is true that they all ask for baksheesh(tips) for their little service. But then you have to understand their culture. Even the well-to-do egyptians give baksheesh to their own people. Most of the poor bear poverty with good grace, while hoping for "God-give" rewards. So what is so wrong to give 1usd or 1eur to these poor people who have to make ends meet? Consider it as donation to the less fortunate and don't make a fuss out of it. I don't believe any tourist who travel all the way to egypt is so hard up. They always ask for more baksheesh. That is only their job to earn more income from you. However, you just give what is fair. People in Luxor is most notorious for this kind of act and very skimming too. I find people in Assuan are more genuine and much less aggresive in asking for $. In Cairo, there is a mix. Some ask for money and some not. Whatever it is, you will have a...

Bakhsheesh

by uglyscot

Wherever you go in Egypt you will find people asking for bakhsheesh , either openly or discretely by using the phrase 'eeya khidma? ' or 'haga taani?". Tipping is a way of life to the Egyptians; the rich give to the poor . It is a way of making sure that everyone gets a share. The majority of Egyptians are very poor indeed by western standards and depend on tips to live. Children learn from an early age to offer to carry bags, open doors etc and expect to be rewarded for it. What they get contributes to the family income. Usually 1 EP is sufficient if someone tells you the way, carries your shopping or brings you a towel etc. Of course they'd love more, but if you are tipping everyone, it can become expensive. So if you take a picture of your friends or children on a camel, do give the owner something, at least the camel might be fed!If you absolutely will not tip, at least do smile...

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Beware of those "helpful" Egyptians!

by AlettaCrofton

Everywhere, from the pyramids to the museum to anywhere in the street, there are people that offer their services - at a fee as you will learn later - of course.Beware of the camel riders at the pyramids who want you to pose with them and their camels for photos - they don't accept small change for the favor.Shake off the so-called guide at the museum as soon as you have your ticket - unless you want to be 'guided' by a very expensive self-made guide.Beware of people that stop you in sthe street and invite you to their shops for coffee - it is not just a friendly invitation.Beware of people that volunteer to tell you that they are 'doctors' and can fix any problem that you may have - they want your money!

The Factory Stores

by easterntrekker

Alas, the day is not over before a visit to the "Perfume Factory" where as expected everything is hugely overpriced. This is at the urging of our guide who I’m sure is hopeful we will buy so he can get some commission!...There are also the Carpet Factory School , etc etcIt is wise to resist the urge to buy as these are truly tourist dollar grabs . You can find all these things for less money in the market!!

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Ignore them!

by noorainy

Alright, just coming into the airport, you'll probably have problems. If you tip, only give 2LE AT MOST. On my most recent trip, I had a guy ask for 20 USD from me; not only did he forfeit his tip, I told him if he pulled anything, I'd tell the police. All this because he moved 1 bag of mine 5 feet... Anyways, he got freaked out, figured I was local, and ran off.Know that all of these people are afraid of the police. If you encounter problems, don't hesitate to tell officers *immediately.* Don't be afraid to even threaten to use the police. If people bother you, wave your right hand at the ground while it's at hip level while saying Laa shukran. It's the native way to decline and they go away sooner. Do not tip to make people go away. I know it's tempting, but it only encourages them. Instead, tell them you will contact the police or yell.Do not be afraid to pitch a fit. Living here,...

Alexandra

by Lerie

Nothing much to offer here in Alexandra except the state Library.We were tricked to spend our money here by (Gate 1 ) thinking it could be a fantasticplace to visit but gosh, it really is a waste of money !

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River Nile Trap

by Lerie

As I'd said previously on my hotel ratings. becareful which river nile cruise you undertaking, better to bring you own bedsheets if at all possible, coz there may be bugs in the mattresses and bedsheets. Attached are pictures to show, you can't see any bugs but it has bitten me all over and the sheets were so yellow, old & filty !Another interesting note at the Nile Cruise, Egyptian sales men tried very hard to sell stuffs (clothings) by throwing them onto your windows even when you said, "no." I'd to admire their resilent. If you don't want to buy, close your windows and don't let them see when you're peeping ! Else they are going to throw the stuffs into your window and they don't care even if it may drop into the water !

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Al-Khalil Bazaar-Don't buy any jewellery here

by azz8206

Don't be taken by the merchants at Al-Khalil Bazaar. It's a good place to shop for a souvenir but don't buy the jewellery. They overcharge you for FAKE jewellery. Luckily my wife and I were not taken because my wife knows her jewellery. To tell if its real gold or silver first check for a stamp on it telling you how many carats it is. Second rub the gold or silver if it smells like metal its fake if there is no smell then its real. Be smart and you won't be had. Shop around its a good place to buy your souvenirs in Egypt. Haggle with the merchants and I guarantee you they will drop their prices.

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