Top 10 Tips for Getting the Most Out of Your Egypt Vacation

 

1. READ!

Yes, capitalized,  you might not be equipped to understand all the temples and ancient sites you visit. You need to have an understanding of the Egyptian gods and ancient pharaohs to get the most out of your visit. The government-accredited guides are fantastic at telling the tales at each site, but you should have a good knowledge of the Egyptian history and pharos  before you go. It’ll really enhance your visit.

2. Don’t panic.

once you are in Egypt you need to visit the pyramids from inside and get into the main burial chamber , it is amazing experience 

3. Don’t just take pictures of the pyramids and sphinx.

Take an extra 30 minutes to visit Khufu’s ship in the small Khufu Boat Museum near the Great Pyramid of Giza , it looks great 

4. Avoiding the crowds often means braving the sun.

If you’re a person who doesn’t enjoy the crowds, you might be tempted to visit landmarks like the pyramids later in the day when there aren’t many tours visiting. While most tours visit the pyramids first and then go to the Egyptian Museum and Khan el-Khalili, you can easily switch around the order and head to the pyramids after 11am, when most of the big tour buses have gone.

5. Visit a restaurant with a local.

If you have any  friends in Egypt is good to experience the city like the locals do. so you  out El Prince in the heart of the Imbaba neighbourhood. another traditional food there is molokhyia  (a green leafy vegetable) has to be tried, and if you’re a meat eater, the restaurant is famous for its liver dish (and the fresh made pita bread is amazing). Be prepared for loud conversations, very quick service, and really cheap prices. If you don’t have a local to take you to the restaurant, you can make your own way for a true adventure, or ask your guide to arrange for someone to take you and explain the dishes. It’s quite possibly the best, and tastiest, food I had on my entire trip – and it’s far better than eating at international restaurants at the hotel

6. Shop at Khan el-Khalili.

This may seem obvious, but after shopping all over Egypt, you still return to Khan el-Khalili to do shopping for a number of reasons:
1. There are a great variety of quality items available at great prices.
2. It’s a more relaxing shopping experience, as the vendors are far less aggressive than at other sites.
3. you can leave shopping until the end of the trip and then purchase a cheap suitcase at the market if you buy too much!

7. Be careful what you admire at tourist sites.

Due to the drop in international visitors, some vendors have become very aggressive to make a sale (understandably), especially outside of key tourist sites as you exit the area. If you’re not in the mood to shop, it’s best to just walk quickly and not engage the vendors. Once they have your attention, you’ll find it difficult to ignore them;  The practice of peddling at sites such as the pyramids is so aggressive that they try to trick visitors into wearing a keffiyeh for a photo and then ask for an astronomical fee. . it is always recommend a guide, and heed their advice and instructions for a hassle free visit

8. Pay a little extra for certain experiences.

At Abu Simbel Airport, there is a shuttle that takes visitors directly to abu simbel, but it has to wait for luggage and passengers from the incoming flight. However, tour  operators in Egypt has a local representative and driver who meets you on arrival and whisks you straight to the site ahead of the crowds. This gives you at least 10-15 minutes to discover the site without the masses and to get that incredible shot of the iconic carvings. There are a variety of accommodations and even a traditional Nubian building with a nice roof that you can stay in.

9. Understand that not all sound and light shows are created equal.

There are plenty of sound and light shows in Egypt at the main sights. Each is very different and offers a different story. Rather than spend the evening in the hotel or at a Nile boat restaurant, add in one or all of these sound and light shows instead. You won’t be disappointed on your holiday in Egypt

10. Always carry tissues and toilet paper.

If you’ve never been to the middle east before, it won’t be too long before you realize why you need to have tissue and toilet paper on you at all times , specially when you’re visiting ancient sites and temples,