A typical first trip here runs about $350 to $475 per person for 7 days at a mid-range style, before flights. Get your own number from the Budget Calculator.
- Koshari (national dish), falafel (ta'ameya), ful medames
- Grilled meats, kofta, and fresh bread from street bakeries
- Strong sweet tea and Turkish-style coffee
- Fresh juices: sugarcane, mango, guava
- Ancient Egyptian history is core to national identity
- Coptic Christmas (January 7) - Egypt has large Christian minority
- Islamic holidays including Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha
- Nile River cruises and traditional felucca sailboats
Arabic (Egyptian dialect) is primary. English is spoken in tourist areas and by educated professionals.
French is less common. Learning basic Arabic phrases is helpful and appreciated.
- Dress conservatively, especially at religious sites
- Bargaining is expected at markets and for taxi fares
- Tipping (baksheesh) is customary for small services
- Women should be prepared for attention; traveling in groups helps
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