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Inside Background
Culture 
A few things to keep in mind when visiting Egypt : Though Arabic is the...
Last edited: August 24, 2006
Health & Safety 
Since tourism is one of Egypt’s major sources of income, the Egyptian...
Last edited: May 25, 2008
History 
Alexandria is the second-largest city in Egypt, and it boasts the largest...
Last edited: August 28, 2006
Tourist Board Info 
It can be challenging to find accurate information for travel in Egypt. The...
Last edited: August 24, 2006
Weather & When to Go 
The peak tourist season in Egypt runs from November through February, and...
Last edited: October 18, 2007
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Inside Transportation
Arriving & Departing 
Most planes flying into Egypt arrive in Cairo, which is the country’s largest...
Last edited: July 26, 2008
Taxis & Rental Cars 
Taking a taxi is a good way to get around Alexandria, and not prohibitively...
Last edited: December 11, 2007
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Inside Things to Do
Museums & Attractions 
Pompey's Pillar and Serapeum  One of the best-known ancient monuments is...
Last edited: May 24, 2008
Nightlife 
Nightlife is not the big draw for Alexandria . Drinks can be hard to come by...
Last edited: August 28, 2006
Sports & Activities 
The main sport in Alexandria is football (American soccer). There are four...
Last edited: August 28, 2006
Catacombs of Kom el Shoqafa 
It's worth going early in the morning when no one else is around (before the...
Last edited: May 25, 2008
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Inside Dining Scene
Cheap Eats 
Fuul and Falafel are some of the cheapest eats you can buy in Alexandia - and...
Last edited: October 18, 2007
Special Occasion Dining 
Very often tourists have travelled abroad with the intent of celebrating that...
Last edited: January 11, 2008
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Inside Egypt: For Foreign Visitors
Banks & Money 
1 Egyptian Pound (E£)=100 piastres (pt) You can exchange traveler checks or...
Last edited: June 27, 2008
Crossing the Border 
Visitors to Egypt from the UK require a visa, which can be obtained on arrival...
Last edited: January 06, 2008
Important Phrases 
Hello – Ahlan wa sahlan Goodbye – Salam Peace be with you – Salam alekum And...
Last edited: March 23, 2008
Telephones 
The following are a few essential bits of telephone information for any visitor...
Last edited: May 23, 2007
Tipping & Etiquette 
There are a variety of opinions about tipping in Egypt.  Some say that tipping...
Last edited: June 21, 2008
Buying alcohol 
Just be warned that drinks in Sharm el Sheikh Hotels and bars are pricey, a Gin...
Last edited: July 25, 2008
Cruising the Nile 
With more than hundred ships cruising the Nile during high season, all looking...
Last edited: July 13, 2008
Suggested individual tipping in Egypt 
Below you find amounts for suggested tipping while in Egypt if you are not...
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