WHAT NO ONE TELLS YOU ABOUT EGYPT 🇪🇬✈️
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- Опубліковано 2 лип 2024
- Ready to take a trip of a lifetime to Egypt? Here are the things I learned that you need to know before traveling here, including the culture shocks, safety, and precautions.
1:30 Tour information
2:00 Street vendors
2:30 Weather / when to travel
2:55 Dress code
3:10 Food precautions/water safety - how to avoid food poisoning
3:40 Culture shocks
4:20 Safety while on a tour/tourism police
4:45 Security
5:15 Guards and nighttime safety
6:32 Be prepared to see incredible things!
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I have an advice for every woman who wants to go to Egypt (I am Egyptian). You should not wear tight clothes that highlight the body or open clothes in public places. You should also go with an Egyptian guide because sellers exploit foreigners and take advantage of the difference in conversion from Egyptian pounds to dollars and sell at prices Expensive, and I want to say that Egypt has 28 governorates, and in each of them there are tourist attractions, beautiful landscapes, and wonderful beaches. Enjoy your trip in Egypt
Thank you for the Egypt travel advice!
I think any free woman should not visit Egypt , go to a good place instead , no One should tell you what to wear, what to think,
Go to a kind country ☺️☺️
@@des632 Egypt is a kind country. People, countryfolk both welcoming you all along your tour.
Women will make their own decisions about where to go don't you tell them what decisions to make. They will make that decision on their own.
Thanks to this woman above for her advice. Dressing imho, in the Arab world/north africa is not only about "covering up for decency" it's about covering up for protection from the sun and the sand--- that can cut like glass when the wind blows it around at times.
other than that foreign women wearing loose, shawl clothing nothing too tight, or revealing seems to suffice - ON A GROUP TOUR.
One thinks "it's all about you" in choice of clothing but it really does involve impacting others innocently. it can get hot in Egypt of course and you just want to wear comfortable clothing with your skin exposed, however you can really make it awkward for honest men there as well - meaning it's the equivalent of creating the awkwardness when people really heavily make out in public. If you get what I'm saying. You can create awkwardness and discomfort for other people who are raised not seeing so much on strangers. Not a big deal it seems - until you see the awkwardness created the long-coming day you decide to wear your Old Navy trusty-dusty tank top for 10 mins before running back to change. It is about you but it can create a feeling of others feeling exposed and uncomfortable with you in their view.
@@des632 Egypt is actually fine for women travelers
@@RunTheAtlas you must be truthful to yourself ? It's the only way you can find true happiness , not lie , not care for female, this is not good, why put female down when your mama female !?
This is definitely in my bucket list someday. I wanted to come here by myself but of course on a tour. Thank you for sharing ❤️
You’re welcome 😊
Wow this is one of my dreams trips love the video thanks for the info. I can’t wait to go to Egypt and see all those wonderful sites. 👍
I'm Egyptian, and It didn't occur to me ever when you've said (people in the past and in the present are living side by side) wow!.. what an expression and tremendously composed!! That's completely correct and lovely said. How i never thought about that?
It's true and many parts of the world are like this too!
@heshamattieh9617 bro i wanna visit Egypt, i have some queries, could you provide me some way to contact you?
I was in Egypt in 1995 for 2 weeks on business. Got to travel from Cairo to Port Said to El Arish, then to Alexandria and out past Marsa Matruh, working on equipment along the coast. I was with Egyptian workers the whole time and generally felt safe. The Egyptian engineers I was with sometimes sensed I was uneasy about some of the areas we went and laughed at me, some of them had been to the United States and were mugged - they said you don’t have to worry about that here. I think times were different then though, before a lot of the loonies started stuff. In general I ate at many local restaurants, stuck to cooked food and bottled water and was fine. I took a couple acidophilus pills a day to fortify gut. The local food in restaurants was good food. All the people I met were very polite and hospitable. Tourist spots were of course touristy with lots of people trying to sell stuff, but mostly I was working in towns and equipment sites. I hope Egypt can continue to have a positive future, they are good people and have a lot of history for visitors to enjoy.
I agree completely!
All or Egypt is a tourist spot, touristy.
I am Egyptian. Thank you for your words about Egypt. I hope that Egypt will be in reality as you see it, but unfortunately the situation today is not in 1959.
Taking acidophilus will not protect you against anything. FWIW
Thanks for sharing these tips--a lot of folks come to Egypt and if they have never been here before and do not speak Arabic, they can have a tough time. I love helping travelers experience all the good in Egypt while minimizing the not-so-good. I'm glad you got to experience my second home! :)
Thank you! We love Egypt!
You mean the very little good .
Hi, can you help us on planning our Egypt trip?
My boyfriend and I traveled Egypt by ourselves for almost a month. I agree that a guide is very beneficial at the sites so you can get all the facts and information.....but we felt super safe walking around and traveling by ourselves! (Although it can be very tiring and chaotic, we never felt unsafe!)
@@bigfoot1861 super liar !!!
@@franko7234 Just got back -- same experience, totally felt safe. Took Ubers, walked around, no problems. The Egyptian people are really nice.
I dont think so.
@@mannyp7858 same here! Totally safe! But I think like anything else, you get what you give! You're probably a very nice person and they sensed it and it was mutual respect.
I find some people that complain are themselves very entitled a**holes and people sense that and react accordingly, as well!
@@mannyp7858 same here in Hurghada
This video was freaking Epic!!! Thank u for all the very useful info! 👍🏼👍🏼
Experience the magic of Egypt where it all begins
I am an American male and I have been to Egypt 21 times since 2012. For Westerners, you should bring toilet paper when you leave the hotel. The people there use water toilets to clean themselves. If you’re not used to it, bring your TP. You may see it in some places but not at other places, such as the airport. I know because I have experienced this. If you’re going to tip anyone, have the money set aside from your wallet/purse. You don’t want people to see your big bills. Try to avoid having people at tourist sites suggest angles, views to take photos. A tip will be expected. I have been scolded by Egyptian friends, both male and female, not to give money to beggars on the street, because you don’t know their real economic status. If you go to Khan El-Khalili, you BARGAIN with the seller. He,she will try to sell high especially if you are a foreigner. You can always walk away. At many tourist sites, you will pay more for tickets than the local people. Don’t complain. We can afford it. Be careful holding your cell phone, iPad, hand bag, etc in busy crowded places. Some people, especially on motorcycle, have been known to grab away cell phones - I personally know 2 Egyptian female friends who had this happen. Use common sense and keep your eyes open. Although I say all this, to me there is no other place in the world I would rather be than in Egypt. After all, I’ve been there 21 times since 2012 with plans to return. Make friends there. Egypt has very polite and nice people. I know. Take in the culture. Don’t let TV and garbage movies give you the wrong idea of Egypt. Yes, it’s a 3rd world nation and the economy has taken a toll on so many people there. Cairo is like New York. Most people will be wonderful to get to know. Try to see their world from their perspective, not yours. That could be more memorable than visiting a place. Quite a few know English. The first 2 times I went there was to see places but since then, I have gone to see people and friends, Egypt’s most wonderful treasures to me.
I highly agree!!!!
This is the ideal traveller, not like those who travel to egypt and expect to be catered to at every turn and scoff at the slightest inconvenience, at that point just stay in your own country.
All of this sounds like too much. I'd rather stay away until they're a civilised society.
I’ll avoid the hassle of this. Sounds like a shithole
@@Channel66678 it depends what do you mean by civilized 😂 if getting jabs every 3 or 4 months then good luck 😂
super helpful video!
Thank you for your video. I went to visit Egypt in 2019. You have made excellent points for traveling. Thank You
Glad it was helpful!
Nice video and good information! As a male I feel it is safe to travel independently. I have travelled to many parts of the world and personally I feel the local in Egypt are the most friendly people I have ever met. They are very welcoming, will invite you for tea or dinner. Vendors at tourist sites however can be very pushy and aggressive trying to earn your business. Just expect that and you will be fine. Its a beautiful country and i highly recommend it!
Thanks for sharing! Agree that Egyptians are very friendly and outgoing - amazing country.
Thanks Jim
I have visited Egypt 3 times (done the Nile Cruise on one of the 3 visits) and yes you have to take certain precautions especially with street vendors and beware of thieves. But generally it is a safe country to visit
Yes it is
Yeah right
@@StrawberryBunnyCake. Of course
Great photography. Thanks!
We can't wait ... May May.Thanks for the video
I just left Egypt I stayed with a local living there. I am going back in Dec. I love Egypt
I am Egyptian from Alexandria and I live in Texas since almost 10 years now, I miss Egypt so much and I maybe visiting Egypt very soon, don’t hesitate to drop a question if u have one. Welcome to Egypt 🇪🇬
@Gustave The Nile croc lol I will be back croc no worries
Great Video. Thank You.
Thank you for sharing!
Wish I was there too! That’s one of my all time favorite goals to meet one day
What's fascinating is that the Egyptians predicted that bitcoin will dominate in the year 2022, the coding is clear to the finest researchers😱
I think the red sea is in egypt? I want to touch the waters that God use Moses to part. 👋🏼😌👍🏼
I hope you get the chance to travel to Egypt it’s truly a magical place
@@RunTheAtlas I know me too, it’s a bummer things are the way they are at the moment
I think this video exaggerates how important (and how common) it is to travel there on a tour. I've been to Egypt twice, and travelled independently with one other person, and both times had the trip of a lifetime. And both times it was obvious that many people do the same. Certainly learning about Egyptian history is a part of it, but there are books that can tell you about that. Nothing wrong with doing one-day tours to places that might be hard to get to (I've done that), but personally, I like to see the real life of the country, and that doesn't mean being bussed around from one tourist attraction to the next.
A MASSIVE Thank you for sharing your experience & invaluable advice .
You are so welcome!!
Thank you so much for expertise and documentation.
I did fulfill one of my bucket lists to Egypt, in September 2019 and returned just before lockdown. I can't stop thinking about Egypt my mind won't let it go
Welcome to egypt😍❤
Yes it does that to you…
Come again, Egypt is waiting for you ❤
As an Egyptian that has traveled across Egypt, the US, and Europe, I can say that this video is mostly accurate. I would just like to point out 2 things: 1) wearing normal shorts is absolutely fine (I’ve done that all my life) especially when you are touring the hot desert and relaxing in the humid sea resorts. 2) The Egyptian police is very safe and peaceful. Even though the revolution was only 11 years ago, security in Egypt (especially in the touristic sites) is so safe and the officers are very peaceful.
I would also like to add a few points: Don’t worry too much about doing anything wrong or offending any cultural traditions (as long as it’s not a crime) because most Egyptians are sympathetic and understand that foreigners have very different cultures. Also, like the video states, refrain from eating just any food in the streets because it might result in food poisoning. As long as you eat in a restaurant or fast food chain that has clean food, don’t worry.
I hope to anyone reading this to come to Egypt! It is really a beautiful country that has sadly been demonetized by many media sectors. Hope to see u soon!!
Im an American woman and I take a group of people on a tour of Egypt once a year....and I've been going to Egypt since 1981.
It's a fantastic place to visit!
Never have we ever been in a dangerous or unsafe position! Vendors are the same anywhere ....they hawk their wares trying to get you to buy....so what ? Politely say no thanks and keep walking. No one grabs you into their store or forces you to buy and of course.....you must Bargain !!
I tell my people if you don't want to bargain. ..Ill be happy to do it for you !
This is fun.....not be "be warned" in a scary hushed voice like this woman says.
This is a third world country which has millions of people crammed into cities, its noisy, tons of traffic yet the people are the most friendly and hospitable and the sights to see, the Pyramids, Temples, the Nile 4 night 5 day cruise, the shopping and So Much More to see is Definitely......Definitely a must see !!!! Visiting Egypt is a Trip of a Lifetime !!!
This was so helpful! Thank you!
I'm so glad!
I went to Egypt 3 times as a solo female traveler and have met other solo travelers as well. Always made new friends because Egyptians are sooooooooo hospitable. If you just go on a tour, you may miss out on meeting locals. Tours are fantastic when you want to learn about the history. But when you travel solo - i.e. before or after your tour - you get to know how incredibly friendly and helpful Egyptians are. Never felt like I was going to get robbed or that my life was in danger. Ever. Now I will say, some men can be annoying, but I get that in other countries as well, even way more so, i.e. in Los Angeles. I've traveled to more than 50 countries and Egypt is in my top 3. You can wear shorts, tops, or dresses, but it depends on where you go (beach cities or New Cairo, for example).
That's so cool! I usually don't like going on tours either, but the logistics made this trip tricky and I also wanted to learn about the sites from a reputable guide. Touring solo does feel more authentic though.
Ohh oh how fortunate for you I am excited to start planning a tour and a trip for 2024 maybe I will take a shorter tour and then just go off on my own for a few days thanks for your positive words I’m trying to convince my sisters to go with me hopefully 2024 will still be of peace ✌🏼
I’m almost positive that they will not go with me so it will be me and my husband.
@@jodyhakala-ristow7014 love it! Hope they'll join you!
Any safety advice?
I have been to Egypt - one of my most amazing trips. The people treated me very well as I followed their rules i.e., dressing appropriately...I met wonderful shop owners whom I communicated with. On my last day, I went to a few of the stores I had bought from...they offered me 50 percent off everything in the store. It was one of the most amazing trips I have ever taken.
Thanks for sharing! It’s one of favorite places - very spiritual and educational. What kinda souvenirs did you bring back?
Thanks for sharing. ❤❤❤ Ur videos
You are so welcome!
Thanks for for the video. We will be traveling to Egypt this March on gate 1.
Hope you enjoy your trip!! It’s a trip of a lifetime
I spent 28 days in Egypt solo traveller, amazing experience for me as a female woman. People work for money not beg, all you have to do is to know, no thank you in Egyptian, no tour, a body guard? I felt very safe in Egypt , I been robbed in Usa more times. Never in Egypt
Wow good for you!!
welcome to Egypt, I loved your comment very much
Hi what is your nationality? Are they strict
I am in Egypt again this time 2 months already.
Is like my second home
@@hawitravels3606 they are the must welcoming people, very respectful and caring.
Thanks, we'll be there in November!! Can't wait, one more off the bucket list!!
Hope you enjoy it!
don't be worry about saftey , as she told in this video , if we were in 2011 , you should be worried .. but now all is good .. i suppose you visit luxor and the new big eqyptian meusum , then you have to visit sharm and hurghada and enjoying the red sea 🤝❤️
Are in Cairo it is pretty noisy
Oh and we have very good looking, and up to date mall's, as she said we're split into two types of people the modern living and the old/classic living
There are no like dress codes or anything
For guys and just a bit for girls
You should preferably stay in a hotel instead of renting no matter where u are
Just send me a text where ur staying and I can recommend some too u.
Hope you enjoy it 😉🇪🇬
Actually its totally OK too wear shorts
+ when it summer time it gets up to 45 c
Oh and it's not just about luxor and stuff like u should visit siwa or Sharm el sheikh
Hurghada, beautiful sea views btw
As an egyptian I need to admit that we have pollution promlems and also if you
Ur free to do whatever you want to do
And u should definitely have a tour guide though
Thank you for the tip 😇🤍
You’re welcome 🙌
Good Info, thanks :)
Well as an Egyptian I am happy you enjoyed you’re time in Egypt
i want to come egypt
@@angelinajoe4550 Well I am an Egyptian and I will be honest it is okay to come to Egypt Egyptians really love tourists usually if they see you will jump like a monkey saying “HI HELLO WELCOME” Egyptians are kind and I would say it is not a bad idea at all to go to Egypt
Im in Egypt right now in a 5 star hotel and I thought here I can eat everything with no worries.. guys I was wrong I’ve never been this sick be careful eat only what’s been cooked, peeled or boiled. Especially if u don’t travel often :)
Went 15 times in Égypt. Always renting a flat and eating in local places. Always fine. I went 2 times in big hotels at the Red sea...Guess what? 🤢🤢🤮🤮
thank you. very helpful.
Very good video. Thx.
Well as an egyptian you have been spot on on many advices but here are things you have misinterpreted.
1- Egypt have been always a really safe country with the exception of the period between 2011 and 2015. Cause this is what happens in revolutions, a power vacuum happens and law enforcment weakens. But thankfully we have recovered from it.
now things are really safe especially for tourists, if something bad happens to a tourist national security agencies here get involved and everyone knows it. So no one will mess with tourists.
Just avoid slums and ghettos like you do in any country and you will be fine.
2- just don't wear anything that is too much revealing, see through or too tight wether man or woman so you won't attract too much attention.
Just wear T Shirts, pants, bermuda shorts etc..
No thighs, cleavage or tummies basically.
But if you're at sea side tourist destinations it's fine to dress as you like and the locals see it as normal.
3- street sellers and scammers are a problem for both local tourists and foreigners alike unfortunately, just say thank you and keep going.
4- there are tons of content on youtube of sole travelers visiting egypt, be sure to check it out, really helpful. "Doug bernard" is one of the most accurate tourist who have captured Egypt.
5- we egyptians are loud, emotional, extroverts and are not that much keen on personal space and privacy so don't take it as being an aggressive behaviour it's just who we are. But if you're in any kind of trouble the majority of people around you will offer assistance.
6- you won't get food poisoning from local food shops or tap water. Egypt has many food choices with different price ranges. Ranging from egyptian food to lebanese to jordanian to syrian to italian to greek to sushi to chinese to thai to american just google where is the nearest shop at and call them and they will deliver it wherever you are and most shops open till 1 or even 2 am.
7- egypt is a country of great contrast, where the old meets the new, where a 5000 old building are 10 mins drive away from a 20 year old modern city housing millions, where the biggist malls in the middle east with global brands are in the same city as 1000 years old bazaar areas. Where it has niche night clubs and a buzzing night life and where mosques get filled on friday and churches gets filled on sunday.
Greater Cairo is a megalopolis 100km+ diameter, some parts of it looks like new delhi, others like istanbul, other like Baghdad, other like moscow.
This is what 5000 years of continuous growth in a country that boarders tgree continents looks like. Be sure to ensemble all of it.
Thanks for adding these comments! Of course you *can* come here solo and many vloggers post videos showing the illusion of them being here solo when they are really accompanied by an Egyptian driver or guide during their trip at some point. You *can* wear shorts if you want, but it will make you stand out a bit more that you will want. I stand by my position: I would not come here entirely solo, you'd be missing out on history / education and it makes your trip go much smoother with an Egyptian guide who knows the culture and way around.
@@RunTheAtlas thank's for replying, well i meant solo as in safety wise, but yea sure local help showing you around will make things go easier.
As for shorts, well let me put it this way, i am 6ft 230lb mascular built, thik mustach, i will probably stand out more wearing shorts in cairo than you would. It's more acceptable for a foreigner, but ofcourse hot shorts in cairo would be asking for trouble unfortunately.
Note: in the past 16 months me too movement have caught hugh traction in Egypt resulting in harsher punishment for sexual harrasment with a minimum punishment of 5 years and up to 300,000 egp ( $20,000 )
Interesting!
Many Egyptians are aggressive its not loud or being extroverted its being aggressive lol and the food I was even told by locals to watch out for the bad water and food in certain areas.
@@KuniKarin01 لسنا عدوانيين ..لا تنشر الاشاعات
I am a tall white Canadian male. I was on a multi-disciplinary Archaeology dig based on Dakla oasis, then travelled alone taking local transport (bus) from Karga to Assyut, then train or bus to Luxor, where i spent 6 days in the cheapest hotel I could find, and took the local ferry to the West Bank, where I caught a local little bus. Egyptians were wonderful and sweet and helpful. Gave me advice on catching the bus and in one case, two soldiers on a crowded bus squeezed together and actually pulled me down so I had somewhere to sit! The only jerks were some pompous officials and touts selling tourist trinkets on the corniche. When they had given me a bad impression, I'd disappear into the back streets and buy toothpast or something. it was fun trying to communicate and the kiosk people loved to teach me Arabic. I also felt safer in Luxor or Cairo than in some places in NYC, Toronto (my home), parts of LA, Miami, and Philadelphia. Because I had a little Arabic (I studed my Lonely planet guidebook! easy enough) I was asked if was Israeli! I drank bottled water and didnt order salad and never got sick. I was there for the culture and the pople and the history. Sometimes I maybe paid $2.00 more than a local. Big damned deal. All Canadians & Yanks are rich compared to Egyptians and we are blessed to be able to travel there. If I was a woman, I would follow all the advice give by other commenters here. Or find an Egyptian woman to travel with.
Brilliant vid
Thank you so much, it helps me, how to pack for my upcoming trip.🙏
Glad it was helpful!
Thinking of going there solo in january! Will hire a guide to visit the pyramids in Cairo. Hope everything goes well
Have fun! Totally recommend a guide for the pyramids, we learned so much!
They will try and rip you off and tell you just sit on a camel to take a photo of you but will try asking 400 pounds. Be careful of men or catching public transport.
Let me go with you 😀
@@taniac4063 we solved this problem
A lot of these comments on the video seems to forgot this video is from a female traveller perspective and that makes travelling very differently. As a female traveller I have taken advice from male travellers and actually felt unsafe as a woman and been in danger! Would love to know what tour you went on!
Thank you! There's definitely a noticeable difference in this region for female travelers and it's best to err on the side of caution so that you feel comfortable and safe. I toured with Gate 1 which came with a local Egyptian guide and he helped advise us along the way.
I am Male travelled to Egypt sometime ago and I have treated with disgust at the airport & felt unsafe walking in alone. since my 1st trip I vowed never to travel again to Egypt
Nice! Thanks
You bet!
Great video ❤️
Glad you liked it!!
Very useful tips! Visiting Egypt is one of my dreams, someday I'll go there! 😃
Thank you! Just follow the precautions and you'll have a great time. Egypt is a trip of a lifetime.
I am Egyptian, would advice you now is a very good time tourists are so little in numbers so sites feel like a private tour, and things are cheep now,
BTW you can travel alone with no guide oor tour, just know what you want from the trip and plan accordingly
Here igf you need any clarification
@@yosrahamza and I recommend to ride Uber or atleast careem because it will make you avoid taxi's scam and so on
@@yosrahamza hi there i would like to visit egypt next year, what things you can recommend, thanks
@@ralen4475 Egypt is so rich in many different sites and activities so if u r interested in trying it all plan for a plenty of time to get to experience multiple things
If u r intrested in history then plan for a winter trip so the weather would be manageable, where r u from btw?)
I've been to Egypt twice I never went on a tour, I watch lots of videos on Egypt not conventional nonsense I rented a bicycle in Luxor and biked to the Valley of the Kings and explored off the beaten track. We may rent a car when we go with my family.
Well be sure to tune in the next few weeks for the inauguration of restoring the luxor sphinx road in luxor, it will be as big as the mummy golden parade.
Great tips thank you
Thank you sis a Amazing 🦋🌊🌙⚛️💯
Heyy I’m egyptian and liked your video but i have to say something you got wrong that you won’t get food poisoning from eating from any of the restaurants most of them are clean so don’t worry and cairo is safer than what most of people think just don’t go to shady allies but most of your video was correct and thankyouu for promoting our country
Hi yes I meant no street stall food for tourists, even here in the US it's risky to eat. We ate in many restaurants and it was clean and safe.
Sister thank you for the review I was hoping to see! I am a Turk coming from US then Canada. Will I be ok traveling alone to see great pyramids and museums?!
@@tickwright2015 of course but i suggest that you travel in winter because right now it’s very hot
@@RunTheAtlas a dirty chef that doesn't wash his hands or the vegetables and fruits well before serving them could be found any where in the world not specifically Egypt, it is a matter of good or bad consious and how he is raised up as a person, got nothing to do with geographic location.
I have to disagree with this comment, sorry but compared to many countries the food there is not clean. Since you are a local you will be used to it.
When in Egypt at the airport recently , the passengers went through security not twice but three times ,
😱
Good to know they have thorough security to keep everyone safe.
Big money grab thinking your going to getting locked at all 3 at each the money grab starts immediately it's sad .
Excellent video!
People really should educated themselves. Eygpt was NOT the most advanced..The Vedic culture is much more ancient and advanced. In fact Eygpt was remnants of that vedic knowledge from the past..
Thank you for your very sensible review of your travels in Egypt.
Our pleasure! Gotta tell it like it is, amazing place tho 🩷 🇪🇬
I have traveled solo twice to Egypt and ready for the third. The most enjoyable ecperiences. Groups and guides, no thanks😉
One word word about safety: Walking during the night in Aswan or Luxor felt 10 times safer than e.g. in Chicago. I've been to Egypt almost every year and got the expression that the Egyptian are more afraid about your safety then we are. Never have I felt physically threatened. Biggest safety issue is traffic, so be careful. On the other other hand vendors are often times desperate and very pushy, so remain strong but don't be unpolite.
Agree Aswan and Luxor were fine and we walked around solo even at night and there were tons of local families out and it's very tourist friendly.
welcome to Egypt again and again
@Curve Ballz I guess it's all the murders, muggings and car jackings in what is supposed to be a civilized country. I would never go to chicago.
Where the hell u were walking n Chicago stop using this city n a negative light the places that is dangerous here u won’t dare walk n u wouldn’t have any reason to go to those places stop lying
Great advice!
Wow! My tour wish one day..
Yep it's a shame me as a black man in America can't afford to take a trip to learn more about myself, we been here for centuries and I only observe others visiting Africa mostly.
Great Video
Welcome to our loved land Egypt 😍
Thank you! 😃 We love Egypt
@@RunTheAtlas and we love you❤
Egyptian here, thank you for stating the facts as they are
@caldoreo i wanna visit Egypt. I have some queries, can you please provide me a way to contact you?
love your video! thanks for the info! around how much was the trip from Cairo to Luxor on the Nile (USD)? thanks in advance!
The tour we took is here: www.gate1travel.com/specials/travelzoo/egypt.aspx?advid=6671c71c-6072-4b14-95a5-19365967cbee There's a lot of different options depending on your time frame.
I honestly want to tell you that I'm relieved watching this. I watched other videos of people who visited Egypt and I was scared asf. I'll be visiting Cairo soon
Nothing to be scared about, just a few precautions as mentioned in the video and you are good! Enjoy the pyramids and the ancient sites, it's truly beyond any other travel experience I have had.
I’m going next month🎉
Bucket list trip for sure
Wonderful video. Nice creation.
Great work friend.
Good video 👍 Mirrors what my partner said about his experience of visiting Egypt. Would love to go some day.
Thanks!
Thank you 😊
Visited Egypt in 1995 was an awesome experience. Stayed in the Sheraton Hotel overlooking the Nile. On arrival we had forgotten about changing our watches to the local time only to be called saying it was time for our night cruise on the Nile with dinner. It was a dinner with a belly dancing show and lovely music.It lasted for 3 hours which started with the sun setting which was amazing. Visited all the museums and sites. The pyramids were phenomenal especially the night experience with all the lighting reflecting the wonders of these huge pyramids. The classical music that came forth made it more spectacular. The only thing I wasn't used to how people rode in the roads,as it wasn't wide but if you could squeeze yourself in you just went through. Soldiers with rifles at the corners of some streets were a bit scary for me but we chose not to go that side again. The heat was a bit too much in the museum as there was no air conditioning only little fans on chairs. Our stay was only 4 days and we had to cramp in as much as possible. Having a good tour guide was just great,she was very nice and spoke fluent English. I will always treasure my visit in Egypt. 👍👍👏
I just got back from Egypt. Went to Cairo, Luxor and Alexandria. It's a heavy tip/tourism country so beware. They will try and upcharge you if you're American. Our guide told them we were Nigerian lol. We ate at various restaurants and were fine. I felt safe with and without the guide.
True - tipping and small bills come in handy especially when using the restrooms!
May I ask you both what tour agency you guys booked with? I am from California and planning to go next year. I would appreciate the information.
Not really a big deal if tou are upcharged either. Americans are RICH compared to Egyptians.
Good advice about the water and food. I was born in Egypt; caught Amoebia.
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Happy to see u friend and good luck
Thank you so much 👍 Hope you get a chance to visit Egypt!
Many loves from Egypt ❤️🎁🥳
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Wonderful video
Thank you too! We love Egypt!
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Weather in the 60’s is pretty pleasant for me, definitely not scarf weather
It was cooler than I expected!
@@RunTheAtlas didn't you research before you went?
I'm an Egyptian living abroad. And I have to say that your video is really objective, informative, and empathetic. However, dress code is a bit subjective coz in other neighbourhoods it's pretty fine to wear shorts, but they aren't the typical tourist sites
Thank you friend! There are a lot of regional differences when it comes to dress, but as a rule of thumb I'd avoid anything that looks like beachwear. Cheers and thanks for your insight!
I'm a foreigner that spent few months/kinda lived in Alex: no, it's not, unless it's Hurghanda or you're talking about males?
Varies yes but it’s wise not to wear shorts especially for a solo female traveller.
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Interesting content. Keep it up and enjoy guys after all life is impermanent. Tashi Delek!
try not to go with these organized trips just make your plans get to know Egyptian friends they will tell you what to do and not to do even it might be even more exciting , no one tells you what is ur schedule are + with Egyptian friend you will interact more with locals they are very friendly and won't get scammed like you see with other vloggers
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Great story! A few comments, having lived there.
1/ Many people tour on their own there, all the time. It is a thing.
2/ your right, don't drink the tap water. Don't drink it in Greece or anywhere else for that matter. I caught typhoid in Galilee from tap water.
3/ Street food, it is amazing! I have had food poisoning several times, all in North America, restaurant and big chain fast food. Trick when you are travelling is eat where the locals eat, if there is a lineup, it is as safe as it gets. Many places to eat amazing food in Egypt. Being on a guided tour does not help that.
4/ Best thing about self touring is you get to meet the people.
I would NOT recommend touring Cairo completely alone for the vast majority of travelers. A tour or local guide is best in Egypt as there is so much to see and learn, but also for safety and logistics reasons.
@@RunTheAtlas I completely disagree, Cairo is an amazing city and i think it is traveled best not with tour, a local friend helps, but Cairo as safe as can be. There is less crime in the city than in the west. However if you're a woman take precuations of course
No tours for me. Random = Life!
Nice Video 😍 🇪🇬
Thank You.
You're welcome ☺️
I miss Alexandria so much I hope that one day I can visit Egypt
Btw, yes the police will most likely keep a eye on you if your solo and they HAVE the authority to detain you if you don’t cooperate with them, if your asking why then that because of the 2013 bombing when a German kept on saying he can’t understand them so they let him go, 1 week later he bombed a bus, so yes they are friendly but you gotta try your best to cooperate with them, or just travel with a group.
😄 Always staying on our own there many Times. Bull💩 on his best. I never had any problems with police or army. I'm thankfull for thé job they do protecting thé population. Bad things happened everywhere. It is not daily life.
I laughed out loud because I live in Pennsylvania! 😂 Did expect that comparison.
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I was just in Cairo for one week and as a guy I can say it was totally safe. Egyptians are some of the friendliest and most welcoming people of any country I have visited. I was traveling alone and never once felt unsafe..I met some very interesting people by just being open and friendly myself....
That’s great!
When were you?
can confirm,. from usa., was in cairo 3 weeks ,. super great culture., zero problems
The key phrase here is "as a guy"
Egyptians are very nice people and friendly and hospitality despite of political events it has gone through I'm Egyptian
Egyptians are great people!
Hahaha I live in Boston so a weather temp in the 60s being cold is quite funny to me… that being said, great video thanks for the info!
Thanks for watching! Haha, we had some people from Ohio in our group and they were wearing shorts. It definitely wasn't the typical hot desert weather though!
I love ❤️ 🇪🇬 Egypt
Would like too clarify it is safe to travel with no tour or tour guide and will share liks for recent vlogers travelling alone in Egypt
It's best to go with a guide, 100%
@@RunTheAtlas no, it is not...all guides are not always good. You will not notice if you don't have a little background of studying before. But a lot of people staying often for years know this very well...and some archeologists too.😁 We Always visit alone with some good Books and staying as long as we want on thé sites. Far better. The only wonderful visits we did with a guide, was with the archaeologist who led the excavations for 20 years on the site. Completely différent level...of course.
@@moniquepenne8034 hello...just curious...what nationality are you/where are you from?
@@donnamarsh3474 from Belgium.
As an Egyptian, I gotta tell you that we wear shorts normally in the summer 😁
Good to know! Thank you
I'm guessing ok for men but not for women
I'd adhere to a more conservative wardrobe here for both men and women (avoid any beach ware / extreme casual / short shorts, tank tops etc) so that you are more comfortable and blend in more. It just makes you stand out like a tourist and the locals do cover more skin here overall. The exception is if you are actually at a resort or in your hotel grounds - you can get away with it there.
Hello and thank you for uploading this video. I too will be visiting Egypt in late November from California. I missed the part about booking a tour guide ahead of time? Could it also work out when I check in to my hotel and set up tour there? Areas I am mainly interested are the Giza pyramids, the Nile cruise, historical museum and Al-Azhar university. Thank you for any tips.
Glad it was helpful! Yes you can book a tour from your hotel - most hotels offer this. We took Gate 1 tour which was a medium sized group trip and it came with an airfare package. It took us to Giza Pyramids, museum, and Nile cruise. www.gate1travel.com/specials/travelzoo/web/classicegypt7drc.aspx?advid=FAF82269-BDB8-4672-8268-41C5A4A4A3B2
@@RunTheAtlas How nice, thank you! Actually, I will be on my return flight from Qatar (after planning to watch a few of the world cup games) and a stopover in Cairo. I am merely extending that layover by a few days to visit Cairo.
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I completely disagree about needing a tour. Egypt could appear scary if you haven't traveled abroad. If you have, and you use common sense a solo female can do Egypt. Luxor and Aswan are extremely safe. Some areas are not. Just research before you go and hire private guides for the day if needed. Tours are expensive and you are stuck with a group. Not my cup of tea, but everyone is different.
Yes, by tour I meant either a group or private guide but I definitely think it's essential to have a professional guide to show you these sites. Agree that the group tours are not for everyone.
I traveled alone and by researching before I left ...everything was fine. You don't need any stupid tour group!
Welcome to our lovely country Egypt
Thanks friend!
thanks
Run The Atlas - Very surprised to hear the context of what you're saying.
I have an Egyptian friend who took friends from the same town I live in and hosted them mainly in Cairo and Giza. They ate street food-without adverse effects and loved it. They avoided danger. They weren't ripped off. Guided by a native, they had literally the time of their lives and Egypt reportedly towered over all other holidays they'd ever had combined.
I lived in Athens in 1990 for some months (business, living with host family) and found that yes, you do need at least initially Athenians to host you. That way you avoid the bad street food and eat the good. You avoid the bad areas and particularly you're not ripped off.
Once I got some local guidance under my belt, I could walk solo. I DID encounter some troubles going solo, but got through them. Life is short and while foolishly courting danger is stupid, avoiding all risk is also not a good way to live.
In 1990 Athens was not particularly safe for women - including Greek women, in some areas.
It helps to get to know the lay of the land! Foreign visitors to say, my old hometown, El Cerrito, California (near Berkeley) if guided by me would have a wonderful time in "Greater Berkeley." But El Cerrito borders Richmond and if foreign visitors stray into the wrong areas of Richmond, I honestly feel they'll wish they were in Egypt.
Inside information as provided by locals is the secret to successful travel in my opinion.
All that aside - a good video I enjoyed.
Yes - we were guided by native Egyptians too so we avoided any problems on the trip. In fact all this info from our video came from our guide and our tour / hotel provided us with security while we walked through Cairo. I've been to Athens as well and yes, there's similar safety advice there as with Cairo.