15 Do’s and Don’ts for Cairo & Giza

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Ep.42 Egypt is an amazing country and should be a place you plan to visit, but we have some tips that will make it even better. Learn from our mistakes and then travel with confidence in this ancient land of wonders.

We visited Egypt from February 15 through March 16, 2023
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NOTE: EFFECTIVE October 1, 2023, Canadian citizens will not be able to obtain a visa online before travelling to Egypt. Canadians will be required to obtain the visa from an Egyptian embassy or consulate.
Here's a link to the official government site for an e-visa w/no extra fees: visa2egypt.gov.eg/

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EGYPT JOURNAL ENTRIES:
Sounds of Cairo: findingginamarie.com/articles/the-sounds-of-egypt
Pharaoh's revenge: findingginamarie.com/articles/pharaohs-revenge
Not quite spring showers: findingginamarie.com/articles/spring-showers
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A day in Aswan's Nubian Villiage: findingginamarie.com/articles/nubian-village
I see you every night: findingginamarie.com/articles/i-see-you-every-nigh…
Half-day tour in Luxor: findingginamarie.com/articles/tours-from-luxor
Love is: findingginamarie.com/articles/love-is
Dusty roads in Luxor: findingginamarie.com/articles/dusty-roads-in-luxor
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Chapters:
00:00 - Start
00:25 - Why travel to Egypt?
01:21 - Don’t buy an eVisa?
03:19 - Don’t get scammed at Cairo airpot
05:10 - Tip: Say you’re staying at Le Meridian Hotel
05:33 - Should you drive in Cairo & Giza?
06:51 - Is street food safe in Cairo & Giza?
07:25 - Do Egyptians speak English?
08:49 - Book one Egyptian guide for all tours?
10:23 - Don’t fall for scams on tours!
11:34 - Tip: Nothing is free in Egypt!
12:11 - Don’t get sick in Egypt: see a travel doctor
12:58 - Tip: Make sure you have Egyptian pounds
15:34 - What shoes should you wear in Cairo & Giza?
16:18 - Don’t drink tap water in Cairo!
16:44 - Tip: Use bottled water to brush teeth
17:28 - How much to tip in Cairo?
19:37 - Tip: Be prepared for noisy nights
20:11 - Can you visit Egypt during Ramadan?
20:52 - How long did it take to adjust to Giza life?
22:51 - Would we recommend visiting Cairo & Giza?

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