Medical care in Egypt is good to very good in major cities (Cairo, Alexandria, Hurghada, Sharm) — there are private hospitals with international standards. In rural areas and Upper Egypt, care is significantly limited. Cairo: As-Salam International Hospital (German-speaking doctors), Dar Al Fouad Ho

Baksheesh (بقشيش) is not optional in Egypt — it is an integral part of the culture and economy. Many service workers (porters, toilet attendants, parking attendants) earn the majority of their income through tips. What may seem like begging is an established compensation system. Baksheesh Guide Situ

Egypt is a photographer's paradise — but there are rules: Temples and museums: Photography usually allowed, but often with a camera fee (50–300 LE). In some tombs in the Valley of the Kings and parts of the GEM, photography is prohibited. Flash is almost everywhere prohibited (damages the colors). M

The currency is the Egyptian Pound (EGP, LE — from Livre Égyptienne) . 1 LE = 100 Piasters. Notes: 5, 10, 20, 50, 100, 200 LE. Coins: 25, 50 Piasters and 1 LE (barely in circulation). Exchange Rate The rate fluctuates significantly. As of 2026: 1 € ≈ 50–55 LE . The Egyptian economy has experienced s

Internet: Wi-Fi is available in all hotels (quality varies greatly — in budget hotels it can be painfully slow). Mobile data is cheap and fast: Buy a local SIM card at the airport (Vodafone Egypt, Orange, Etisalat). Prices: 200–500 LE for 10–30 GB (4G/LTE). Passport required for registration. Phone:

Egypt is not a safe destination for openly LGBTQ+ travelers . Although homosexuality is not explicitly punishable, the law against "debauchery" and "public immorality" is regularly applied against LGBTQ+ individuals. There have been arrests, including of foreigners. Recommendation: Extreme discretio

Service Number Police 122 Ambulance 123 Fire Department 180 Tourist Police 126 German Embassy Cairo +20 2 2728 2000 Austrian Embassy Cairo +20 2 2346 0036 Swiss Embassy Cairo +20 2 2575 8284 The Tourist Police (126) is specifically responsible for tourists and present in all tourist areas. They ofte

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