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 H

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 Sit

Clothing & Dress Code

Egypt is a conservative, Muslim country — clothing should respect this, especially outside beach resorts. General Women: Cover shoulders and knees. Loose, airy cotton clothing. No deep necklines. A light scarf is versatile: sun protection, headscarf for mosques, blanket for air-conditioned buses. M

Electricity & Adapter

Egypt uses 220V, 50Hz, plug type C (European two-pin plug) — the same as in Germany. Generally, no adapter is needed. However, sockets in older hotels can be loose, and power outages (especially in Upper Egypt and during summer heat) occur. A headlamp or flashlight in your luggage doesn't hurt.

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).

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 sev

Health & Vaccinations

Recommended Vaccinations Mandatory: None (except when arriving from yellow fever areas) Recommended: Hepatitis A, Hepatitis B, Typhoid, Tetanus/Diphtheria/Polio (booster) For longer stays/adventure travel: Rabies, Meningococcal Common Health Risks Traveler's diarrhea ("Pharaoh's Revenge"): The mo

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:

GermanEgyptian ArabicPronunciation HelloأهلاًAhlan Hello (response)أهلاً وسهلاًAhlan wa sahlan Good morningصباح الخيرSabah el-kheir Good eveningمساء الخيرMasa' el-kheir How are you?إزيّك؟ (m) / إزيّك؟ (f)Izzayyak? (m) / Izzayyik? (f) I'm fineالحمد للهEl-hamdu lillah Pleaseمن فضلكMin fadlak (m) / M

GermanEgyptian ArabicPronunciation Where is...?فين...؟Fein...? How much does this cost?بكام ده؟Bikam da? Too expensive!غالي أوي!Ghali awi! Last price?آخر سعر؟Akher se'r? RightيمينYimiin LeftشمالShimal Straight aheadعلى طولAla tuul Stop / HaltوقّفWa''af HotelفندقFundu' RestaurantمطعمMat'am Train st

GermanEgyptian ArabicPronunciation The bill, pleaseالحساب، من فضلكEl-hesab, min fadlak WaterميةMayya TeaشايShai CoffeeقهوةAhwa Without sugarمن غير سكرMin gheir sukkar With a little sugarعلى الريحةAla er-riiha Medium sweetمظبوطMazbout BreadعيشAish RiceرزRuz MeatلحمةLahma ChickenفراخFiraakh FishسمكS

NumberArabicPronunciation 1واحدWahed 2اتنينItnein 3تلاتةTalaata 4أربعةArba'a 5خمسةKhamsa 6ستةSitta 7سبعةSab'a 8تمانيةTamania 9تسعةTis'a 10عشرةAshara 20عشرينIshriin 50خمسينKhamsiin 100ميةMiyya 1000ألفAlf

GermanEgyptian ArabicPronunciation Help!!النجدةEn-nagda! I need a doctorعايز دكتورAyez doktoor (m) / Ayza (f) Where is the hospital?فين المستشفى؟Fein el-mustashfa? I don't understandمش فاهمMish fahem (m) / Mish fahma (f) I don't speak Arabicمش بتكلّم عربيMish batkallim arabi Do you speak English?ب

GermanEgyptian ArabicPronunciation How much?بكام؟Bikam? This is too expensiveده غاليDa ghali Can you make it cheaper?ممكن أرخص؟Mumkin arkhas? I'm just lookingبتفرّج بسBatfarrag bass I don't want thisمش عايز دهMish ayez da Last priceآخر كلامAkher kalaam Agreed! / Deal!!تمامTamam! I'll come backهرجع

You hear these expressions constantly in Egypt — knowing them helps to understand the culture: ExpressionPronunciationMeaning إن شاء اللهInshallah"If God wills" — used in response to almost any question about the future. Can mean: Yes, maybe, probably not, never. الحمد للهEl-hamdu lillah"Thank God

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Travel Guide Egypt

Your complete travel guide for the land of Pharaohs and coral reefs

Capital:Cairo

Language:Arabic

Currency:Egyptian Pound (EGP/LE)

Entry:Visa on Arrival (25 USD)

Best Travel Time:October – April

Flight Duration:4 – 5 hours

Last updated: 10 March 2026 · 15 Chapters · 93 Sections

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All Chapters

Planning· 2 Chapters

Chapter 1

Welcome to Egypt

7 Sections

Chapter 2

Arrival & Transport

2 Sections

Regions· 6 Chapters

Chapter 3

Cairo & Giza

9 Sections · 1 Walking Tour

Chapter 4

Luxor & Upper Egypt

8 Sections

Chapter 5

Hurghada & Red Sea

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Chapter 6

Sinai Peninsula

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Chapter 7

Alexandria & Mediterranean Coast

6 Sections

Chapter 8

Nile Cruise

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Understanding· 5 Chapters

Chapter 9

History of Egypt

3 Sections

Chapter 10

Society & Religion

3 Sections

Chapter 11

Food & Drink

3 Sections

Chapter 12

Nature & Desert

3 Sections

Chapter 13

Art & Architecture

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Practical· 2 Chapters

Chapter 14

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Chapter 15

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The world's largest open-air museum: Karnak Temple, Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut Temple, and Aswan with the Philae Temple and Nubian culture.

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Hurghada & Red Sea

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Sinai

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Nile Cruise

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